Food, Justice, and Animals: Feeding the World Respectfully

Josh Milburn's book "Food, Justice, and Animals: Feeding the World Respectfully" questions the vegan food system's ability to provide the good life, exacerbate food injustices, and negatively impact animals. He argues that non-vegan food systems could respect animal rights and provide a way for us to have our cake and eat it too.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

A common assumption is that our food systems would be entirely plant-based if animals had rights. However, this assumption may need to be reevaluated. In his book, "Food, Justice, and Animals: Feeding the World Respectfully," Josh Milburn raises several compelling arguments that suggest a future non-vegan food system could be permissible and even desirable on an animal rights view. Milburn questions whether the vegan food system risks limiting people's ability to pursue a good life, exacerbates food injustices, and leads to negative outcomes for animals. If these concerns are valid, then non-vegan food systems may be preferable, as long as they can respect animal rights.

The author conducts a thorough analysis of the ethics of farming invertebrates, producing plant-based meats, developing cultivated animal products, and collaborating with animals on genuinely humane farms. He argues that these possibilities offer the potential for a non-vegan food system that still respects animal rights. Milburn suggests that there is a way for us to have our cake and eat it too, as we can enjoy the benefits of consuming cows while also acknowledging their inherent worth as sentient beings.

This book provides a thought-provoking exploration of the possibilities and challenges of a future food system that values animal rights. It challenges us to consider the ethical implications of our food choices and encourages us to explore alternative approaches that can feed the world while also respecting the rights and well-being of animals. Whether or not you agree with Milburn's arguments, this book is a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the ethics of food production and consumption.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 240 x 163 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192867469