What Are Animal Rights For?

The field of animal rights raises questions about how humans treat animals, as livestock farming exerts an ever-greater toll on the planet and the animals themselves. This book shows why animals ought to have greater rights and what the world might look like if they did.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

The notion that animals exist solely for human use has been fundamentally challenged in the past fifty years. How much further must we go to minimize and, ideally, eliminate animal suffering? The field of animal rights raises profound questions about how humans interact with the other animals that share our planet. These questions become increasingly urgent as livestock farming exerts an ever-greater toll on the environment and the animals themselves, and we gain deeper insights into their cognitive abilities and capacity for pain. This book explores why animals should have greater rights and offers a glimpse of what the world might look like if they were granted such rights.

Animals, like humans, are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, fear, and emotions. They deserve to be treated with respect and kindness, regardless of whether they are used for food, research, entertainment, or companionship. The use of animals in industries that cause them harm, such as factory farming, animal testing, and fur production, is unethical and should be prohibited.

Instead, we should prioritize the adoption of humane practices that prioritize the well-being of animals. This includes providing them with adequate food, water, and shelter, as well as treating them with kindness and respect. We should also work towards reducing the number of animals that are bred for commercial purposes and promote the adoption of pets from animal shelters and rescue organizations.

Furthermore, we should educate ourselves and others about the importance of animal rights and the impact that our actions have on the lives of animals. This includes promoting awareness of animal welfare issues, supporting animal-friendly legislation, and advocating for the protection of endangered species.

In conclusion, animals deserve to be treated with respect and kindness. We must work towards minimizing and eliminating animal suffering by adopting humane practices and promoting the protection of animal rights. By doing so, we can create a more compassionate and sustainable world for ourselves and the animals that share our planet.

Weight: 170g
Dimension: 125 x 203 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529228410