Animals and Business Ethics

This book explores the ethical implications of using animals in business, providing interdisciplinary approaches to improve nonhuman and human lives. It addresses topics such as animal suffering, commodification, technological innovations, captivity, corporate disclosure, and humane jobs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 334 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate ethical dilemmas that emerge from the utilization of animals in diverse business practices, offering interdisciplinary solutions to enhance the well-being of both nonhuman and human individuals within animal-related industries. The chapters within this volume present conceptual, theoretical, and practical examinations of these pressing issues, shaping the future trajectory of business ethics to more accurately reflect the profound impacts and consequences of animal-based businesses on society, its members, and the natural world. The authors in this volume engage with a wide range of topics, including the profound suffering and emotions experienced by animals, the commercialization of animals, the emergence of vegetarian and vegan businesses and diets, groundbreaking technological advancements such as gene editing and lab-cultured meat, the complexities of captivity, the transparency of corporate disclosure of animal welfare policies, and the exploration of the potential for humane jobs as well as the recognition of animals as stakeholders. By exploring these critical themes, this book provides valuable insights and actionable strategies for navigating the ethical complexities of the animal-based industries, fostering a more compassionate and sustainable future for all.

Weight: 465g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030971441
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022