The Moral Compass: Navigating the Landscape of Animal Welfare and Rights
The Animal Welfare Act (US): Signed in 1966, this remains the primary federal law in the U.S. governing animals in zoos, laboratories, and commercial breeding.
Section 2: What are Animal Rights? (The "No Use" Standard) Animal rights theory, championed by philosophers like Tom Regan, argues that animals have inherent value (what he called "inherent worth"). This means:
There are numerous compelling reasons why we should prioritize animal welfare and rights: