Question

• Chapter 3, A General Theory of Love
• Bell, M. "Grizzly Man, Sentimentality and Our Relationships with Other Animals" (available in files)

Note: The Bell paper is long and challenging. Make sure to set aside a good amount of time to read it. You will need to demonstrate a strong grasp of the Bell paper to get a good grade on this assignment.

Write an essay where you explain your point of view on human relationships with other animals. Be sure to explain whether it is possible for humans to have "genuine" relationships with other animals and what that means for how we ought to treat other animals.

Answer 1

Human relationships with domestic animals has been a matter of discussion from many years. In the evolution of human existence, animals like Dog, Cow, deer, buffalo, monkeys, Yaks, and other dangerous animals are also the part of day to day life of human . People having love to mankind and vegetarian orientation usually love and protect animals with natural reasons to protect their species and keep them away from extinction . DOG is one of the most popular varieties of animals . DOG is preferred for many purposes specifically the sniffer purposes, keeping houses safe from any theft etc.

Human beings are making entertainment with Dog, monkeys, elephants and other animals from ancient days. In circus , we often see lion with ring master. Animals are very much useful for natural environment, sustainability, and existence of human beings. Organizations like International Union of Conservation of Nature( IUCN) , Prevention of ethical treatment of animals ( PETA) etc. are some of the organizations which are working globally to prevent animals from being extinct. Each animals have their ecological role to play to safeguard the environment.