Territories


Por: González Valerio M.A.

Publicada: 1 ene 2023
Resumen:
This chapter is the third episode of a three-part essay that explores the concept of the animal as an ontological question. It delves into the intricate connection between urbanisation and the natural world, focusing on the relationship between animals and their habitats. The text explains that all living things have a place as part of their ontological determination. For animals, this place is their territory. In cities, natural habitat is often confined to parks or gardens due to urban development. There is a strong relationship of affectation and conformation between bodies and cities. Ultimately, the city is seen as a circumstance that has seized much of nature’s territory, leaving animals to resist and seek refuge in the city’s crevices. According to the chapter, returning to nature cannot be accomplished simply through a weekend trip or romanticising the idea of wild nature. Instead, it requires a negotiation between urban and natural environments. It also explores the relationship between humanity and animality and suggests that incorporating storytelling and understanding other life forms can lead to different ontological questions. The chapter calls for much thought to coexist within shared, negotiated territories. Ultimately, it frames the relationship between humanity and animality as an ontological and political issue. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

Filiaciones:
González Valerio M.A.:
 Faculty of Philosophy and Literature, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
ISSN: 09218599
Editorial
SPRINGER, PO BOX 17, 3300 AA DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, Países Bajos
Tipo de documento: Capítulo de un Libro
Volumen: 153 Número:
Páginas: 199-237