This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Charles Foster, who is a writer, traveller, veterinarian, barrister, philosopher and Fellow of Green Templeton College, University of Oxford. This wide-ranging conversation provides a detailed exploration of several of his books in many different fields with a particular focus on “Human Dignity in Bioethics and Law” and the New York Times Bestseller “Being a Beast” .This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, At the Heart, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. An Aristotelian Encounter - A mystery solvedII. Studies in Empathy - And the lack thereofIII. Childhood - A brief digressionIV. Engagement - Consciousness, relationships and different perspectivesV. Dignity - An overarching principleVI. Creating Impact - Changing hearts and mindsAbout Ideas Roadshow Conversations:This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.