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Pivotal dialectic on animal rights philosophy.

If animal welfare sparks your conscience or curiosity, this book serves as an intellectual feast. Francione and Garner don't just pontificate—they debate vigorously, representing contrasting views in the animal rights conversation. You will be thrust into the ethical whirlwind that is the treatment of animals in human society. Whether you're an activist or a scholar, this book offers a comprehensive, thought-provoking dialogue that might just redefine your perspective on animal welfare and rights.

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ISBN: 9780231149556
Date of Publication: 2010-10-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy
Goodreads rating: 4.14
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Gary L. Francione is a law professor and leading philosopher of animal rights theory. Robert Garner is a political theorist specializing in the philosophy and politics of animal protection. Francione maintains that we have no moral justification for using nonhumans and argues that because animals are property—or economic commodities—laws or industry practices requiring "humane" treatment will, as a general matter, fail to provide any meaningful level of protection. Garner favors a version of animal rights that focuses on eliminating animal suffering and adopts a protectionist approach, maintaining that although the traditional animal-welfare ethic is philosophically flawed, it can contribute strategically to the achievement of animal-rights ends. As they spar, Francione and Garner deconstruct the animal protection movement in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and elsewhere, discussing the practices of such organizations as PETA, which joins with McDonald's and other animal users to "improve" the slaughter of animals. They also examine American and European laws and campaigns from both the rights and welfare perspectives, identifying weaknesses and strengths that give shape to future legislation and action.
 

Pivotal dialectic on animal rights philosophy.

If animal welfare sparks your conscience or curiosity, this book serves as an intellectual feast. Francione and Garner don't just pontificate—they debate vigorously, representing contrasting views in the animal rights conversation. You will be thrust into the ethical whirlwind that is the treatment of animals in human society. Whether you're an activist or a scholar, this book offers a comprehensive, thought-provoking dialogue that might just redefine your perspective on animal welfare and rights.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.