The Superior Human?

The Superior Human?
Directed by Samuel McAnallen
Produced by Jenia Meng
Written by Samuel McAnallen
Starring Steven Best
Bernard Rollin
Richard D. Ryder
Gary Yourofsky
Narrated by Nick Gylaw
Distributed by Ultraventus
Release dates
  • 30 March 2012 (2012-03-30)
Running time
 73 minutes
Country Australia
Language English

The Superior Human? is a 2012 documentary film by writer/director Samuel McAnallen and producer Dr. Jenia Meng [1] , starring Gary Yourofsky, Drs. Steven Best, Bernard Rollin, and Richard D. Ryder. It is the first documentary to systematically challenge the common belief that humans are superior to other species of life.[2] It suggests that the belief in human superiority is the cause of destruction of the environment and animal cruelty. The film is dedicated to Earth April.[2][3]

Synopsis

Using satire and sarcasm, the film evaluates and refutes 18 arguments often cited by believers in human superiority over other species. The most fundamental of these arguments is human consciousness. The film refutes Cartesian dualism, the source of the separation of mind and body advocated by René Descartes. Descartes believed that non-human species were not conscious, therefore they could not feel pain. This view is challenged by Dr. Rollin.

Dr. Ryder presents his theory of speciesism, a prejudice similar in result to racism.

The film suggests that many cultures around world have higher level of reverence for non-human species than Abrahamic religions .

Reception

The film received more than one hundred positive reviews.[4] Marc Bekoff wrote "I learned a lot from this documentary and I’m sure you will too. Sit back and enjoy it and share it widely".[5] On 23 March 2013 the film was released on DVD.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "TedxVienna".
  2. 1 2 "The Superior Human? The Complete Documentary Now Available!". 6 May 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "The Superior Human? - Film Questions Humanity's Position". 3 August 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Reviews of The Superior Humans?".
  5. ↑ "Official site".
  6. ↑ "Press-Official site".

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