Year: 2018
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: This chapter argues from a non-representationalist point of view that the capability of mobility — the practical freedom to move — serves to develop a virtue of justice. It shows that the scope of mobility justice is open-ended concerning the inclusion of nonhuman agents. The chapter outlines the representationalist approach to intentional action, and then provides a non-representationalist alternative. Phenotypical plasticity means that genetically identical animals may develop disparate phenotypes due to differences in environment. The work of Iris Murdoch and Simone Weil is useful in associating a non-representationalist understanding of perception with ethical theory. Associating mobility with the political-philosophical etiquette of 'capability' reflects such a material and relational stance, and situates mobility as a social justice concern. The mobilities literature has begun to draw on social justice theory to frame uneven mobilities as a justice issue for human populations.
Source: Routledge eBooks
Author: Fredrik Karlsson
Language: English
Topic: Animal Law and Welfare
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2903712943