Announcing the Upcoming Release of Yoga and Animal Ethics by Kenneth R. Valpey
We are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of Yoga and Animal Ethics by Kenneth R. Valpey, scheduled for release on July 16, 2025, by Palgrave Macmillan as part of their esteemed Animal Ethics Series. This open-access volume offers a comprehensive exploration of how classical yoga philosophy and practice intersect with contemporary animal ethics.
About the Book
This open access book offers a comprehensive understanding of yoga theory and practice as it bears on several dimensions of animal-related ethical reflection and action. "Yoga" has become a household word in recent decades and, increasingly, has drawn physical yoga practitioners to explore its philosophy; significantly, classical yoga philosophy and praxis are deeply grounded in realizing the self in relation with all beings as non-material selves. Therefore yoga provides an ideal entry-way into contemporary animal ethics discourse, contributing particularly in its appeal to the experiential dimension of human self-understanding in relation to nonhuman animals.
Key Features
Open Access Availability: The book will be freely accessible online, allowing readers worldwide to engage with its content without financial barriers.
Interdisciplinary Approach: Combining insights from philosophy, religious studies, and environmental ethics, the book provides a holistic view of animal ethics through the lens of yoga.
Practical Implications: The author discusses how yoga practitioners can integrate ethical considerations into their daily lives, fostering compassionate relationships with all beings.
Availability
Yoga and Animal Ethics will be available in both hardcover and eBook formats. Pre-orders for the hardcover edition are currently being accepted, with free worldwide shipping included.
For more details and to pre-order, visit the publisher’s official page: Springer – Yoga and Animal Ethics