Sport and Species

<p>This book is the first comprehensive examination of the complex intersection between sports, animal welfare, and ethical considerations. The chapters in this thought-provoking collection challenge conventional wisdom about animal participation in sporting activities.</p><p>Distinguished scholars tackle pressing questions about animal agency, consent, and exploitation across a spectrum of activities—from traditional equestrian sports to controversial blood sports. Through diverse philosophical frameworks including consequentialism, virtue ethics, and the capabilities approach, the volume scrutinizes our moral obligations to non-human athletes.</p><p>This essential work invites readers to critically examine the ethical foundations of human-animal sporting relationships, offering fresh perspectives on animal dignity, autonomy, and welfare in competitive environments. For researchers, practitioners, and anyone interested in animal ethics or sports philosophy, <i>Sport and Species</i> provides an invaluable framework for understanding and reimagining the role of animals in sporting traditions.</p><p>The chapters in this volume were originally published as a special issue of <i>Sport, Ethics and Philosophy.</i></p>