Mark Rowlands Bücher

»Wolfswelpen zu verkaufen!« Als der Philosophieprofessor Mark Rowlands diese Anzeige entdeckt, zögert er keinen Moment: Er blättert 500 Dollar hin, tauft seinen Welpen »Brenin« und nimmt das aus Alaska stammende Tier mit nach Hause – wo es prompt beginnt, nicht nur die Wohnung, sondern Rowlands gesamtes Leben auf den Kopf zu stellen. Der Alltag mit seinem neuen Begleiter wird zur ständigen Herausforderung, egal ob im Seminarraum (»Schenken Sie dem Wolf keine Beachtung«), auf dem Rugbyfeld oder auf Studentenpartys. »Was es bedeutet, ein Mensch zu sein – das lernte ich von einem Wolf«, lautet das Fazit am Ende dieser »tiefsinnigen Studie über das Wesen des Wolfs« (Der Spiegel).

The book critiques the commodification of animals, highlighting the severe consequences of a consumerist society that prioritizes profit over ethical treatment. It presents disturbing imagery of animal suffering, from chickens on conveyor belts to dogs subjected to brutal experiments, emphasizing the disconnect between consumers and the realities behind their food. The narrative challenges readers to confront the moral implications of their choices and recognize the hidden cruelty involved in the industrial meat production process.

The book presents a groundbreaking perspective on cognitive processes through a radical externalist or environmentalist lens. It challenges traditional views by emphasizing the significant role of the environment in shaping cognition, suggesting that understanding thought requires examining external factors rather than solely internal mechanisms. This innovative approach invites readers to reconsider the relationship between mind and environment, offering fresh insights into how cognitive processes are influenced by external contexts.

The philosopher Mark Rowlands takes a novel perspective on the problem of climate change and how to address it. With energy consumption at the core of the issue, he claims climate, extinction, and pestilence as three epoch-defining environmental issues of our time. Rowlands proposes a single solution to all three: breaking our collective habit of eating animals. Bringing to bear analytic rigor and empirical data, Rowlands argues that reversing the industrial farming of animals for our consumption will both significantly reduce energy emissions and allow for free space to aggressively reforest land being used by industrial animal farms to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Animal Rights is a big deal. From animal testing to vegetarianism, and hunting to preservation of fish stocks, it's a topic that's always in the news. Mark Rowlands, author of The Philosopher and the Wolf, is the world's best known philosopher of animal rights. In this, the first introduction he has written to the topic, he starts by asking whether there is anything about humans that makes us psychologically or physiologically distinctive - so that there might be a moral justification for treating animals in a different way to how we treat humans. From this foundation, he goes on to explore specific issues of eating animals, experimentation, pets, hunting, zoos, predation and engineering animals. He ends with a challenging argument of how an improved understanding of animal ethics can and should affect readers' choices.

It's Plato, it's Hume, Baudrillard and the concept of the Nietzschean superman!' Keanu Reeves on The MatrixThe Philosopher at the End of the Universe allows anyone to understand basic philosophical concepts from the comfort of their armchair, through the plots and characters of spectacular blockbusting science-fiction movies.

Mark Rowlands explores the intimate relationship between running and thinking, especially thoughts about the meaning of life, in this brilliant follow-up to The Philosopher and the Wolf

Exploring the contentious moral issue of animal rights, this concise and accessible overview delves into various perspectives and arguments surrounding the treatment of animals. It presents a balanced discussion, making complex ideas approachable for readers, and encourages thoughtful consideration of ethical implications and societal responsibilities toward animals.

Delving into a dog's perspective, this insightful exploration reveals how their experiences can illuminate human understanding. The author, known for previous works like The Philosopher and the Wolf, offers a unique lens on the bond between humans and dogs, highlighting the lessons we can learn about ourselves through our furry companions.