Animal Personhood
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Rethinking Moral Status: Speciesism and Personhood
This chapter explores the intricate comparisons between speciesism and forms of human discrimination such as racism and sexism, urging a nuanced approach to these analogies. Focusing on the philosophical discussions of animal personhood, capacities, and autonomy, it challenges the notion of human superiority by examining the intelligence and self-awareness in non-human animals. Additionally, it contemplates the implications of granting legal rights to certain animals, emphasizing a need for a balanced understanding of moral responsibilities towards non-human beings.
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