Ideologiczne a filozoficzne odniesienie do istot żywych
Ideological and philosophical refenrence to living beings

Summary/Abstract: In this article the author undertakes the issues regarding „the animal studies” and the undertaken attempts to grant animals „the personal” rights pari passu the human rights. In this analysis he takes into account both the difficulties connected with the d definition of the ontological status of living beings, as well as the question of identity and the difference between animals and humans. Historical applications illustrate constant attempts to define the place of a human being among living beings. Finally, the author stands in the position that biology itself will not serve, nor will the ecological movements based on the idea of elimination of the unique status of a human being. The author favors the approach to the animal rights protection in accordance with the anthropocentric philosophy. A full understandingof the human being’s place in the world eliminates the attitude of mindless exploitation of nature and the actions resulting in ecological catastrophes. The proposals of the animal rightsprotection and natural environment protection voiced by Christian theologians and lawyers fit into the worldwide ecological aspirations.

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