**Michael Allen Fox – Career and Contributions:**
– Studied at Cornell University and the University of Toronto
– Taught at Queens University from 1966 to 2005
– Held visiting positions at the University of New England and the Australian National University
– Served as the editor of Queens Quarterly for a decade
– Authored over 20 book chapters and more than 40 peer-reviewed journal articles
– Published works on various topics like Schopenhauer, nuclear war, animal experimentation, vegetarianism, Hegel, existentialism, and peace
– Notable books include ‘The Case for Animal Experimentation,’ ‘Deep Vegetarianism,’ and ‘Home: A Very Short Introduction’
– Initially supported animal experimentation but later advocated for vegetarianism and peace
– Retired in 2005 to Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
– Continued publishing after retirement and received recognition for his philosophical contributions
**Prominent Figures in Vegetarianism and Veganism:**
– Advocates for Vegetarianism: Carol J. Adams, William Alcott, Ernest Bell, Rynn Berry, Howard Williams
– Prominent Figures in Veganism: Maximilian Bircher-Benner, George Black, Helen Nearing, Scott Nearing, Henry Stephens Salt
– Historical Contributors to Plant-Based Diets: Bertrand P. Allinson, Thomas Allinson, Ragnar Berg, George Cheyne, William Lambe
– Authors and Scholars on Animal Rights: Michael Allen Fox, Henry S. Clubb, Russell Thacher Trall, James Rachels, Howard Williams
– Celebrity Chefs and Cookbook Authors: Nava Atlas, Mayim Bialik, Gypsy Boots, BOSH!, Kathleen Keen Zolber
**Philosophical Views and Works of Michael Allen Fox:**
– Initially supported animal experimentation but later retracted those arguments
– Published works advocating for vegetarianism, peace, and exploring existentialist philosophies
– Wrote an introduction to G. W. F. Hegel’s thoughts
– Known for his evolving views on animal rights and experimentation
– Published diverse works covering a wide range of philosophical topics
**Legacy and Recognition of Michael Allen Fox:**
– Retired in 2005 to Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
– Continued publishing after retirement
– Received recognition for his contributions to philosophy
– Known for his evolving views on animal rights and experimentation
– Published diverse works covering a wide range of philosophical topics
**References and Citations Related to Michael Allen Fox:**
– References to Fox’s book ‘The Case for Animal Experimentation’
– Citations from various journals and publications critiquing and discussing his works
Michael Allen Fox (born 7 May 1940) is an American/Canadian/Australian philosopher who was based at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario from 1966 until his retirement in 2005. He is the author of a number of books, including The Case for Animal Experimentation: An Evolutionary and Ethical Perspective (University of California Press, 1986)—the arguments and conclusion of which he later rejected—Deep Vegetarianism (Temple University Press, 1999), The Accessible Hegel (Humanity Books, 2005), The Remarkable Existentialists (Humanity, 2009), Understanding Peace (Routledge, 2014) and Home: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2016).
Michael Allen Fox | |
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Born | 7 May 1940 |
Nationality | American, Canadian, Australian |
Alma mater | University of Toronto |
Notable work | The Case for Animal Experimentation (1986) Deep Vegetarianism (1999) |
Institutions | Queen's University |