

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Flaws in the Animal Welfare Approach and the Moral Status of Animals
02:06 • 2min
Sentience and the Moral Significance for Animal Treatment
04:01 • 2min
Ethical Considerations and Approaches to Animal Welfare
06:19 • 6min
The Moral Dilemma of Feeding Pets a Vegan Diet
12:11 • 5min