The Animal Question
Book • 2001
Paola Cavalieri's "The Animal Question" is a seminal work in animal ethics, arguing that non-human animals deserve human rights.
Cavalieri challenges traditional anthropocentric views, asserting that moral consideration should not be limited to humans.
The book explores the philosophical foundations for extending rights to animals, emphasizing their capacity for suffering and their inherent moral worth.
Cavalieri advocates for a radical shift in how society views and treats animals, urging for the recognition of their fundamental rights.
This book is significant for its profound impact on the animal rights movement, providing a compelling and rigorous philosophical basis for animal liberation.
Cavalieri challenges traditional anthropocentric views, asserting that moral consideration should not be limited to humans.
The book explores the philosophical foundations for extending rights to animals, emphasizing their capacity for suffering and their inherent moral worth.
Cavalieri advocates for a radical shift in how society views and treats animals, urging for the recognition of their fundamental rights.
This book is significant for its profound impact on the animal rights movement, providing a compelling and rigorous philosophical basis for animal liberation.
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Valérie Giroux quotes Paola Cavalieri from the book, finding her very inspiring.
S1E9: Liberty with Valéry Giroux
