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Animal Rights or Liberation
Animal Rights, a term introduced by Tom Regan, is the idea that we have some sorts of moral obligations towards animals. So for example, pigs should not be kept in cages to satisfy our taste buds. One very good introduction to A.R. is the Animal Rights FAQ, to be found in the Frequently Asked Questions subcategory.
One doesn't, of course, have to agree with theories of natural rights to support the basic idea of animal rights on a practical level, just as utilitarians can support various human rights like the right to freedom from torture - although "animal liberation" is a preferred term for some utilitarians e.g. Peter Singer.
One doesn't, of course, have to agree with theories of natural rights to support the basic idea of animal rights on a practical level, just as utilitarians can support various human rights like the right to freedom from torture - although "animal liberation" is a preferred term for some utilitarians e.g. Peter Singer.
Sites in Animal Rights or Liberation
Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals
developed by the American Psychological Association (APA) for use by psychologists working with nonhuman animals.
Animal Welfare Information Center (USDA)
Provides bulletins, legislation, bibliographies, and other information resources related to the care and use of laboratory, farm, and exhibit animals. Geared towards those who must search for alternatives in animal research, teaching, and testing and comply with the Animal Welfare Act.
The Rights of Animals
A crritical overview of the philosophical and ethical pros and cons of animal rights.
Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare: Know the Difference!
An educational resource to explain in simple terms, the difference between the Animal Rights and Animal Welfare agendas. Designed to aid the public in determining how they want their donation dollars to animal charities/causes to be spent.
Animal Sentience - Feelings, Emotions And Thoughts
Using examples from farm animals, wild animals and companion animals, the website tries to build an appreciation that animals feel and care about they way they feel and their environment.
NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
Policies, laws, certifications, grant information, and other resources pertaining to treatment of animals used for research by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. |
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