Animal rights, also known as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of non-human animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings. Advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions, ranging from the protectionist side of the movement, presented by philosopher Peter Singer—with a utilitarian focus on suffering and consequences, rather than just on the concept of righ...
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Organizations in this sector:
- American Wildlife Foundation ,
- Animal Welfare Institute ,
- Associated Humane Societies ,
- American Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ,
- Best Friends Animal Society ,
- Animal Legal Defense Fund ,
- Born Free USA ,
- Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals Rescue ,
- Defenders of Wildlife ,
- Doris Day Animal League
Works Written About This Topic:
- Brother Wolf ,
- Animal Experimentation: Opposing Viewpoints ,
- Animal Liberation ,
- Broadway Barks ,
- Impeachment of Man ,
- Miracle Dog: How Quentin Survived the Gas Chamber to Speak for Animals on Death Row ,
- Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy ,
- Animals and Women: Feminist Theoretical Explorations
