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Journal Articles & Papers by Lisa Kemmerer
Between the Species: An Online Journal for the Study of Philosophy and Animals, 2007
Ethics, Place & Environment, 2004
This paper investigates consistency in applied moral philosophy with regard to the recent controv... more This paper investigates consistency in applied moral philosophy with regard to the recent controversy over Makah whaling in the state of Washington. The first part presents both sides of the controversy. The second part examines the meaning of ‘tradition’ and distinguishes between ‘new’ and ‘old’ traditions. The third part explores what might constitute moral consistency for the Makah and what might constitute moral consistency for the larger community.
cite as: “Killing Traditions: Consistency in Applied Moral Philosophy.” Ethics, Place, and Environment 7.3 (Oct. 2004): 151-171. Can be accessed at <http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/1366879042000332952>
Between the Species: An Online Journal for the Study of Philosophy and Animals, 2005
Between the Species: An Online Journal for the Study of Philosophy and Animals, 2007
“Vaquejada: Ecofeminism, Ethics, and the Limit of Multiculturalism.” Animal Liberation Currents: ... more “Vaquejada: Ecofeminism, Ethics, and the Limit of Multiculturalism.” Animal Liberation Currents: New Critical Interventions, Revolutionary Provocations. January 2017. <https://www.animalliberationcurrents.com/vaquejada-2/>
Vaquejada, a bull-toppling competition in Northeastern Brazil has recently rocketed from obscurity into big money and legal conflict. In the fall of 2016 anymal advocates were victorious in a well-fought battle against vaquejada resting on nothing less than Brazil’s Constitution. But instead of taking this recent ruling as moral progress, legislative powers capitulated to powerful economic interests and are now seeking to alter the constitution to safeguard vaquejada. An examination of ecofeminism, ethics, and multiculturalism sheds light on the current political debate of vaquejada in Brazil.
“Vaquejada: Contention, Compassion, and the Brazilian Constitution.” With Francisco Matos. Animal... more “Vaquejada: Contention, Compassion, and the Brazilian Constitution.” With Francisco Matos. Animal Liberation Currents: New Critical Interventions, Revolutionary Provocations. January 2017. <https://www.animalliberationcurrents.com/vaquejada/>
Vaquejada, a bull-toppling competition in Northeastern Brazil, recently set those concerned about cruelty to anymals1 against those supporting vaquejada. Because Brazil’s constitution forbids cruelty to anymals, the dispute centered on the constitutionality of permitting a cultural event that clearly entails cruelty to anymals.
“Connections, Complications, and Compromise.” Satya: Vegetarianism, Environmentalism, Animal Adv... more “Connections, Complications, and Compromise.” Satya: Vegetarianism, Environmentalism, Animal Advocacy, and Social Justice. Winter 2016. 74-76.
Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy, 2016
Comparative Philosophical Perspectives on Multiculturalism: Historical, Western, Eastern, and African Approaches, 2016
Cite as: “Multiculturalism, Indian Philosophy, and Conflicts over Cuisine.” Comparative Philosop... more Cite as: “Multiculturalism, Indian Philosophy, and Conflicts over Cuisine.” Comparative Philosophical Perspectives on Multiculturalism: Historical, Western, Eastern, and African Approaches. Ed. Luís Cordeiro Rodrigues and Marko Simendic. Routledge, 2016.
Green Theory and Praxis, 2016
Les Ateliers de l'éthique/The Ethics Forum, 2015
This article explores whether or not animal activists who engage in violence might legitimately b... more This article explores whether or not animal activists who engage in violence might legitimately be labelled “terrorists.” To this end, I examine common assumptions concerning the use of pre-emptive counter-violence in order to defend the comparatively defenceless. Through the use of casuistry, this essay compares specific hypothetical instances of killing comparatively defenceless individuals, beginning with scenarios that offer a clear general consensus, moving to more controversial cases. This indicates that contemporary violence on behalf of animal liberation, often assumed to be rash and radical, is actually quite restrained. The intent of this paper is not to make claims as to how liberationists ought to behave, but rather to highlight egregious inconsistencies in our attitudes toward violence on behalf of those who are comparatively defenceless.
Cite as: "Defending the Defenseless: Speciesism, Animal Liberation, and Consistency in Applied Ethics. ”Les Ateliers de l'éthique/The Ethics Forum 9:3 (2015)
DEP: Deportate, esuli, profughe, 2013
Abstract: Feminist thinkers, focused on moving toward sex equality, turned their attention to the... more Abstract: Feminist thinkers, focused on moving toward sex equality, turned their attention to the root causes of sexism and the oppression of women. In the process, thinkers and authors such as Carol Adams, Josephine Donovan, Greta Gaard, and Marti Kheel unearthed common ground between feminists, environmentalists, and animal activists, connecting with and advancing a comparatively new school of thought, Ecofeminism.
Cite as:“Ecofeminism: Women, Environment, Animals.” DEP: Deportate, Esuli, Profughe . Ca' Foscari University of Venezia, Italy, 23 (2013)
“The Great Unity: Daoism, Nonhuman Animals, and Human Ethics.” Journal of Critical Animal Studi... more “The Great Unity: Daoism, Nonhuman Animals, and Human Ethics.” Journal of Critical Animal Studies 7.2 (Oct. 2009): 68-83. Can be accessed at <http://www.criticalanimalstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Lisa-Kemmerer-pg.-63-83.pdf>
Abstract: This article explores Daoist teachings that are friendly toward nonhuman animals, focusing on philosophy and morality, including such central concepts as Dao, ci, jian, bugan wei tianxia xian, and wuwei, as well as Daoist understandings of unity, harmony, and ultimate integrity. Daoism teaches people neither to harm, nor to kill, and therefore anticipates a vegan diet.
Human Architecture, 2009
This is a critical account of the author's experience at a meditation retreat associated with the... more This is a critical account of the author's experience at a meditation retreat associated with the Vietnamese Buddhist Zen teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. "As the retreat came to a close my questions were unanswered. Flesh was absent, dairy and eggs plentiful; Thich Nhat Hanh appeared simple and humble, yet a nun picked up after him, and Sister Khong was denied special recognition offered only to Thay; alcohol was forbidden but leather shoes popular; silence was indeed golden, but food-waste common; the nuns and monks were dedicated but not above an unfriendly response to a sincere but critical inquiry. Participants similarly reflected the inconsistencies of the Colorado retreat; some greedily grasped at what they might gain, others extended their mindful practice outward. I had learned much that I might share with students, such as silent meals and hugging meditation. I had also bumped into spiritual adepts who lacked both compassion and understanding, and inconsistencies in Thay's religious practice. While no one had answered my questions, I am reminded that nothing and no one is perfect, but all religious paths offer something of great value. Thich Nhat Hanh, the monks and nuns in his presence, and their work with Westerners, would all likely have benefited from considering my questions mindfully. Instead, by their choice, the learning was all one-way, and only I am the richer.
Cite as: “Engaged Buddhism in Retreat' Revisited: A Reply to Barbara Newell's Response.” Human Architecture 7.3 (Summer 2009): 221-227.
Human Architecture Journal of the Sociology of Self Knowledge, Jun 22, 2009
This is a reply by Lisa Kemmerer to a response provided by Bhikshuni Chan Tung Nghiem
Journal of Critical Animal Studies, 2009
Save all that wriggles and runs, all the multitude of living beings. Allow them all to reach fulf... more Save all that wriggles and runs, all the multitude of living beings. Allow
them all to reach fulfillment and prevent them from suffering an early death.
(Great Precepts of the Highest Ranks)
Abstract: This article explores Daoist teachings that are friendly toward nonhuman
animals, focusing on philosophy and morality, including such central concepts as Dao, ci,
jian, bugan wei tianxia xian, and wuwei, as well as Daoist understandings of unity,
harmony, and ultimate integrity. Daoism teaches people neither to harm, nor to kill, and
therefore anticipates a vegan diet.
Cite as: “The Great Unity: Daoism, Nonhuman Animals, and Human Ethics.” Journal of Critical Animal Studies 7.2 (Oct. 2009): 68-83
Green Theory and Praxis: a Journal of Ecological Politics , 2009
“Just War and Warrior Activists.” Green Theory and Praxis: a Journal of Ecological Politics (Dec... more “Just War and Warrior Activists.” Green Theory and Praxis: a Journal of Ecological Politics (Dec/Jan 2009): 25-49.
Between the Species: An Online Journal for the Study of Philosophy and Animals, 2007
Ethics, Place & Environment, 2004
This paper investigates consistency in applied moral philosophy with regard to the recent controv... more This paper investigates consistency in applied moral philosophy with regard to the recent controversy over Makah whaling in the state of Washington. The first part presents both sides of the controversy. The second part examines the meaning of ‘tradition’ and distinguishes between ‘new’ and ‘old’ traditions. The third part explores what might constitute moral consistency for the Makah and what might constitute moral consistency for the larger community.
cite as: “Killing Traditions: Consistency in Applied Moral Philosophy.” Ethics, Place, and Environment 7.3 (Oct. 2004): 151-171. Can be accessed at <http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/1366879042000332952>
Between the Species: An Online Journal for the Study of Philosophy and Animals, 2005
Between the Species: An Online Journal for the Study of Philosophy and Animals, 2007
“Vaquejada: Ecofeminism, Ethics, and the Limit of Multiculturalism.” Animal Liberation Currents: ... more “Vaquejada: Ecofeminism, Ethics, and the Limit of Multiculturalism.” Animal Liberation Currents: New Critical Interventions, Revolutionary Provocations. January 2017. <https://www.animalliberationcurrents.com/vaquejada-2/>
Vaquejada, a bull-toppling competition in Northeastern Brazil has recently rocketed from obscurity into big money and legal conflict. In the fall of 2016 anymal advocates were victorious in a well-fought battle against vaquejada resting on nothing less than Brazil’s Constitution. But instead of taking this recent ruling as moral progress, legislative powers capitulated to powerful economic interests and are now seeking to alter the constitution to safeguard vaquejada. An examination of ecofeminism, ethics, and multiculturalism sheds light on the current political debate of vaquejada in Brazil.
“Vaquejada: Contention, Compassion, and the Brazilian Constitution.” With Francisco Matos. Animal... more “Vaquejada: Contention, Compassion, and the Brazilian Constitution.” With Francisco Matos. Animal Liberation Currents: New Critical Interventions, Revolutionary Provocations. January 2017. <https://www.animalliberationcurrents.com/vaquejada/>
Vaquejada, a bull-toppling competition in Northeastern Brazil, recently set those concerned about cruelty to anymals1 against those supporting vaquejada. Because Brazil’s constitution forbids cruelty to anymals, the dispute centered on the constitutionality of permitting a cultural event that clearly entails cruelty to anymals.
“Connections, Complications, and Compromise.” Satya: Vegetarianism, Environmentalism, Animal Adv... more “Connections, Complications, and Compromise.” Satya: Vegetarianism, Environmentalism, Animal Advocacy, and Social Justice. Winter 2016. 74-76.
Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy, 2016
Comparative Philosophical Perspectives on Multiculturalism: Historical, Western, Eastern, and African Approaches, 2016
Cite as: “Multiculturalism, Indian Philosophy, and Conflicts over Cuisine.” Comparative Philosop... more Cite as: “Multiculturalism, Indian Philosophy, and Conflicts over Cuisine.” Comparative Philosophical Perspectives on Multiculturalism: Historical, Western, Eastern, and African Approaches. Ed. Luís Cordeiro Rodrigues and Marko Simendic. Routledge, 2016.
Green Theory and Praxis, 2016
Les Ateliers de l'éthique/The Ethics Forum, 2015
This article explores whether or not animal activists who engage in violence might legitimately b... more This article explores whether or not animal activists who engage in violence might legitimately be labelled “terrorists.” To this end, I examine common assumptions concerning the use of pre-emptive counter-violence in order to defend the comparatively defenceless. Through the use of casuistry, this essay compares specific hypothetical instances of killing comparatively defenceless individuals, beginning with scenarios that offer a clear general consensus, moving to more controversial cases. This indicates that contemporary violence on behalf of animal liberation, often assumed to be rash and radical, is actually quite restrained. The intent of this paper is not to make claims as to how liberationists ought to behave, but rather to highlight egregious inconsistencies in our attitudes toward violence on behalf of those who are comparatively defenceless.
Cite as: "Defending the Defenseless: Speciesism, Animal Liberation, and Consistency in Applied Ethics. ”Les Ateliers de l'éthique/The Ethics Forum 9:3 (2015)
DEP: Deportate, esuli, profughe, 2013
Abstract: Feminist thinkers, focused on moving toward sex equality, turned their attention to the... more Abstract: Feminist thinkers, focused on moving toward sex equality, turned their attention to the root causes of sexism and the oppression of women. In the process, thinkers and authors such as Carol Adams, Josephine Donovan, Greta Gaard, and Marti Kheel unearthed common ground between feminists, environmentalists, and animal activists, connecting with and advancing a comparatively new school of thought, Ecofeminism.
Cite as:“Ecofeminism: Women, Environment, Animals.” DEP: Deportate, Esuli, Profughe . Ca' Foscari University of Venezia, Italy, 23 (2013)
“The Great Unity: Daoism, Nonhuman Animals, and Human Ethics.” Journal of Critical Animal Studi... more “The Great Unity: Daoism, Nonhuman Animals, and Human Ethics.” Journal of Critical Animal Studies 7.2 (Oct. 2009): 68-83. Can be accessed at <http://www.criticalanimalstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Lisa-Kemmerer-pg.-63-83.pdf>
Abstract: This article explores Daoist teachings that are friendly toward nonhuman animals, focusing on philosophy and morality, including such central concepts as Dao, ci, jian, bugan wei tianxia xian, and wuwei, as well as Daoist understandings of unity, harmony, and ultimate integrity. Daoism teaches people neither to harm, nor to kill, and therefore anticipates a vegan diet.
Human Architecture, 2009
This is a critical account of the author's experience at a meditation retreat associated with the... more This is a critical account of the author's experience at a meditation retreat associated with the Vietnamese Buddhist Zen teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. "As the retreat came to a close my questions were unanswered. Flesh was absent, dairy and eggs plentiful; Thich Nhat Hanh appeared simple and humble, yet a nun picked up after him, and Sister Khong was denied special recognition offered only to Thay; alcohol was forbidden but leather shoes popular; silence was indeed golden, but food-waste common; the nuns and monks were dedicated but not above an unfriendly response to a sincere but critical inquiry. Participants similarly reflected the inconsistencies of the Colorado retreat; some greedily grasped at what they might gain, others extended their mindful practice outward. I had learned much that I might share with students, such as silent meals and hugging meditation. I had also bumped into spiritual adepts who lacked both compassion and understanding, and inconsistencies in Thay's religious practice. While no one had answered my questions, I am reminded that nothing and no one is perfect, but all religious paths offer something of great value. Thich Nhat Hanh, the monks and nuns in his presence, and their work with Westerners, would all likely have benefited from considering my questions mindfully. Instead, by their choice, the learning was all one-way, and only I am the richer.
Cite as: “Engaged Buddhism in Retreat' Revisited: A Reply to Barbara Newell's Response.” Human Architecture 7.3 (Summer 2009): 221-227.
Human Architecture Journal of the Sociology of Self Knowledge, Jun 22, 2009
This is a reply by Lisa Kemmerer to a response provided by Bhikshuni Chan Tung Nghiem
Journal of Critical Animal Studies, 2009
Save all that wriggles and runs, all the multitude of living beings. Allow them all to reach fulf... more Save all that wriggles and runs, all the multitude of living beings. Allow
them all to reach fulfillment and prevent them from suffering an early death.
(Great Precepts of the Highest Ranks)
Abstract: This article explores Daoist teachings that are friendly toward nonhuman
animals, focusing on philosophy and morality, including such central concepts as Dao, ci,
jian, bugan wei tianxia xian, and wuwei, as well as Daoist understandings of unity,
harmony, and ultimate integrity. Daoism teaches people neither to harm, nor to kill, and
therefore anticipates a vegan diet.
Cite as: “The Great Unity: Daoism, Nonhuman Animals, and Human Ethics.” Journal of Critical Animal Studies 7.2 (Oct. 2009): 68-83
Green Theory and Praxis: a Journal of Ecological Politics , 2009
“Just War and Warrior Activists.” Green Theory and Praxis: a Journal of Ecological Politics (Dec... more “Just War and Warrior Activists.” Green Theory and Praxis: a Journal of Ecological Politics (Dec/Jan 2009): 25-49.
The Philosophers' Magazine, 2000
Lexikon der Mensch-Tier-Beziehungen, 2015
Vegolosi.it: Magazine di cucina e cultura vegana, 2017
Lisa Kemmerer: “Essere Vegani Serve all’AMORE.” Online Newspaper: Vegolosi.it: Magazine di cucina... more Lisa Kemmerer: “Essere Vegani Serve all’AMORE.” Online Newspaper: Vegolosi.it: Magazine di cucina e cultura vegana. Oct. 3, 2017. <https://www.vegolosi.it/news/lisa-kemmerer-vegani-serve-allamore/>
Unbounded Project, 2015
“Sexism is Speciesism.” Unbounded Project. Oct. 2015. http://unboundproject.org/?s=lisa+kemmerer
Choice Reviews Online
Page 1. METAMORPHOSES V/ j™ir-Tiir —rr\n * OF THE ZOO Animal Encounter after Noah EDITED BY Ralph... more Page 1. METAMORPHOSES V/ j™ir-Tiir —rr\n * OF THE ZOO Animal Encounter after Noah EDITED BY Ralph R. Acampora Page 2. Metamorphoses of the Zoo Page 3. Toposophia Sustainability, Dwelling, Design Toposophia ...
Animals and World Religions, 2011
Animals and World Religions, 2011
Animals and World Religions, 2011
Animals and World Religions, 2011
Animals and World Religions, 2011
Animals and World Religions, 2011
Re-thinking Humanimal Relations, 2011
Kemmerer provides a critical analysis of theorizing about “others.”
Ethical Theory and Moral Practice, 2005
The Philosophers' Magazine, 2001
Human Rights Quarterly, 2007
Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interactions of People & Animals, 2010
Page 1. Page 2. wild justice Page 3. Page 4. the moral lives of animals Marc Bekoff and Jessica P... more Page 1. Page 2. wild justice Page 3. Page 4. the moral lives of animals Marc Bekoff and Jessica Pierce The UniversiTy of ChiCago Press : ChiCago and London Page 5. marc bekoff is professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. ...