Anthropomorphism, anthropodenial, anthropocentrism Theoretical aspects and literary issues from the end of the 19th century to the present day

This paper traces the most salient debates the notion of anthropomorphism has prompted since the end of the 19th century, when applied to non-human natural beings. While scrutinizing its epistemological, ethical and aesthetical implications, it shows how diverse its forms are, and highlights the contemporary emergence of a casuistic perspective that endorses some anthropomorphic modalities as a way to develop more sustainable relationships with non-human beings.