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Animal rights
ANIMAL RIGHTS
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Animal rights
Animal rights means that animals deserve certain kinds of consideration—consideration of what is in their best interests, regardless of whether they are “cute,” useful to humans, or an endangered species It means recognizing that animals are not us to use for food, clothing, entertainment, or experimentation. They have a right to be free of oppression, confinement, use and abuse by humans.
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Vocabulary
Oppression : Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority
Confinement : Restricted in area or volume
Humanely : In a humane manner
Endangered : (Of a species) seriously at risk of extinction.
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Accepting the doctrine of animal rights means:
No experiments on animals
No breeding and killing animals for food or clothes or medicine
No use of animals for hard labour
No selective breeding for any reason other than the benefit of the animal
No hunting
No zoos or use of animals in entertainment
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Human beings and adult mammals have rights because they are both 'subjects-of-a-life'.
This means that:
They have similar levels of biological complexity
They are conscious and aware that they exist
They know what is happening to them
They make conscious choices
They live in such a way as to give themselves the best quality of life
They plan their lives to some extent
The quality and length of their life matters to them
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The case against animal rights
A number of arguments are put forward against the idea that animals have rights.
Animals don't think
Animals are not really conscious
Animals were put on earth to serve human beings
Animals don't have souls
Animals are not members of the 'moral community‘
Animals lack the capacity for free moral judgment
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Animal rights
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Animal rights
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Animal rights
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Animal rights
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Quiz
1) How many welfare needs are there for animals?
a. 2 b. 5 c. 6 d. 10
2) Which one of these foods should rabbits eat lots of to keep their teeth healthy?
a. Carrots b. Hay c. Lettuce d. Rabbit food
3) How often can chocolate be give to dogs?
a. Never b. Once a day c. Once a week d. Once a month
4) The Animal welfare Act was passed in which year?
a. 1997 b. 2000 c. 2006 d. 2007
5) A rabbit hutch should be large enough for them to do at least how many hops?
a. 1 b. 3 c. 6 d. 10
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6) What is the aim of the Animal Welfare Act?
a. To ensure animals lead healthy and happy lives b. To help animals in need
c. To provide support for pet owners d. To get people into trouble
7)When can you leave a dog alone in a car?
a. When it's cloudy b. Anytime, if you leave some water and a window open c. Never
d. When it's a cold day
8) What is the name of the veterinary charity that teaches people about responsible pet care?
a. NSPCC b. PDSA c. RSPCA d. RSPB
9) How old must you be to legally own a pet?
a. 14 b. 16 c. 18 d. 21
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