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social science subjects > sociology > social theory > critical theory > animality
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animality  

Definition

  • Animality denotes the characteristics of animals as opposed to plants or to humans. Although in the life sciences, humans are considered one type of animal, in philosophy and in everyday practice, animality continues to be defined against humanity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Theory; Animality]

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