Animals have "personhood" or moral status that should prevent them from being treated as property.
Singer argues that because animals can feel pain (sentience), their interests should be given equal consideration. If an action causes more pain to an animal than pleasure to a human, it is unethical. Rights-Based View: Animals have "personhood" or moral status that should
Animals have "personhood" or moral status that should prevent them from being treated as property.
Singer argues that because animals can feel pain (sentience), their interests should be given equal consideration. If an action causes more pain to an animal than pleasure to a human, it is unethical. Rights-Based View:
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