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Gary Francione on Animal Abolitionism

Oct 13, 2012
Gary Francione, advocate for animal abolitionism, challenges the animal welfare approach, arguing for the end of all animal exploitation. He discusses the flaws in valuing certain animals over others and argues that all exploited animals are sentient beings who value their lives. The podcast also explores different viewpoints on minimizing animal suffering, ethical considerations of feeding pets a vegan diet, and the practicality of animal welfare reforms.
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