Animal Welfare and Rights Report
Is there a way forward that bridges the chasm? Animal Welfare and Rights Report Part V: The
The concepts of animal welfare and rights have gained significant attention in recent years, reflecting a growing concern for the treatment and status of non-human animals. This review aims to provide an overview of the main principles, arguments, and debates surrounding animal welfare and rights. This review aims to provide an overview of
Animal welfare is pragmatic and centered on the physical and mental state of the animal. It accepts the human use of animals (for food, work, or companionship) but mandates that they are treated humanely. For centuries, the relationship between humans and animals
For centuries, the relationship between humans and animals was defined purely by utility. Animals were tools for labor, sources of food, or materials for clothing. However, as our understanding of biology, neuroscience, and ethics has evolved, so has our collective conscience. Today, the conversation surrounding "animal welfare" and "animal rights" is a central pillar of modern ethics, reflecting a profound shift in how we view our fellow inhabitants of Earth.