Animal Lives Matter: The Continuing Quest for Justice

Animal Lives Matter examines the legal, philosophical, and ethical aspects of animal rights, arguing that it extends beyond our obligations to animals and includes our responsibilities for protecting the environment. It draws on various theories to explore questions of sentience, speciesism, personhood, and human exceptionalism and is a valuable resource for scholars, policy makers, and the general reader.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Animal Lives Matter delves into a comprehensive examination of the legal, philosophical, and ethical dimensions of animal rights. It goes beyond the mere consideration of our obligations towards animals and encompasses our broader responsibilities in safeguarding the environment. The author employs a diverse range of moral, political, legal, religious, and philosophical theories, including utilitarianism, deontology, rights theory, social contractarianism, and the capabilities approach, to meticulously analyze the intricate issues of sentience, speciesism, personhood, and human exceptionalism. This profound and scholarly work is a valuable resource for scholars of law, politics, philosophy, ethics, policy makers, and the general public alike. It offers a lucid, nuanced, and academically rigorous exploration of these critical topics, providing insights that will shape our understanding and approach to animal welfare and environmental protection.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032700847