In this clearly argued book, Mark Rowlands claims that it is simply unjust to harm animals. As conscious, sentient beings, biologically continuous with humans, they have interests that cannot simply be disregarded. Using simple principles of justice, he argues that animals have moral rights, and examines the consequences of this claim in the contexts of vegetarianism, animal experimentation, zoos and hunting, as well as the animal rights activism that has resulted from the recognition by a relatively small group of political activists that animals cannot simply be considered in their relation to humans.
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In this clearly argued book, Mark Rowlands claims that it is simply unjust to harm animals. As conscious, sentient beings, biologically continuous with humans, they have interests that cannot simply be disregarded. Using simple principles of justice, he argues that animals have moral rights, and examines the consequences of this claim in the contexts of vegetarianism, animal experimentation, zoos and hunting, as well as the animal rights activism that has resulted from the recognition by a relatively small group of political activists that animals cannot simply be considered in their relation to humans.
Imprint | Verso Books |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Practical ethics series |
Release date | October 2002 |
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Authors | Mark Rowlands |
Dimensions | 222 x 146mm (L x W) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 224 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-85984-664-3 |
Barcode | 9781859846643 |
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LSN | 1-85984-664-5 |