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This study addresses the issue of the “animal other,” a significant topic in contemporary ecological discourse, as an extension of the theory of the other in contemporary French philosophy. The problem of the animal other represents both an extreme and concrete manifestation of the broader issue of the other, prompting us to consider this problem from a realistic, here-and-now perspective rather than an abstract and speculative one. This study will approach the issue of the animal other through the lens of Jean-Paul Sartre's phenomenological ontology, which presents a unique theory of the other from the mid-20th century. Chapter II introduces Sartre's theory of the Other as developed in L'être et le néant (1947). Chapter III interprets Jacques Derrida's theory of the animal other, presented in L'animal que donc je suis (2006), in relation to Sartre's theory and examines the limitations of Donna J. Haraway's critique of Derrida's approach. Finally, Chapter IV analyzes the ways in which Sartre's and Derrida's theories of the Other resonate despite their differing philosophical positions. Through this study, we will explore new possibilities for approaching the animal other while avoiding both anthropocentrism and anthropomorphism.

The purpose of this article is to critically examine Patrick Stokes' claim that a digitally resurrected avatar created with digital remains such as text, audio, and images cannot sustain the deceased’s personhood. Stokes argues that relatively static digital remains such as texts and images on my social network profiles are not simply possessions like material remains such as wristwatches, but play a role in constituting my identity and maintaining my presence and personhood. Interestingly, however, he refuses to admit such a status to the case of digital avatars. This article examines the grounds provided by Stokes for this claim and seeks to show that these grounds are insufficient to justify his argument.

This paper analyzes the various imaginaries of community and immunity in season 2 of the Netflix drama Sweet Tooth to find new possibilities for human-nonhuman relations and biopolitics in the post-apocalyptic era. Critiquing the ethical collapse and self-destructive consequences of the extreme immunization of the “last of humanity” and exploring alternative possibilities based on inclusion and solidarity through the community of hybrid, the researcher found that Sweet Tooth Season 2 continues the tradition of post-apocalyptic science fiction, but also rethinks the immunization paradigm and community ethics in contemporary society.