The Future of Animals Free from Human Exploitation

The concept of granting rights to animals has long been a topic of controversy but a closer examination reveals that this philosophy may not be as radical as it seems.

Animal rights advocates argue that animals are not mere objects but emotional and intelligent beings deserving respect. They emphasize that animals basic interests such as the right to avoid suffering should be given similar consideration to those of humans.

The term animal rights encompasses the philosophical idea that sentient animals possess moral value independent of their utility to humans. This includes the argument that animals have the right to avoid suffering and this right should be considered equally alongside human interests.

Generally the term animal rights is used broadly often in connection with animal protection or animal liberation. More specifically it refers to the claim that animals have the right to life freedom and freedom from torture.

Austrian philosopher Peter Singer in his book Animal Liberation explains that the fundamental principle of equality requires not equal treatment but equal consideration. According to Singer all animals have the right to live autonomously free from suffering and exploitation. This principle is based on the belief that animal rights should protect their interests much like human rights.

This concept implies that animals should not merely be regarded as property or resources to fulfill human needs but as independent beings deserving respect.

The issue of animal intellectual property is also a key part of this discussion. For instance animals selectively bred for specific appearances or traits such as dachshunds or Welsh corgis have been altered to meet human preferences. However this process often results in health problems. Short legs and excessively long spines for example are the result of human preference but they can cause the animals pain and discomfort.

However the concept of animal rights remains contentious. In societies where animal-based industries are well-developed opposition to the animal rights movement is often driven by interests tied to animal products.

Some animal rights activists argue that all animals should be granted legal rights and be entirely free from all forms of exploitation. On the other hand those reliant on animal-based industries may find these arguments difficult to accept.

Currently few laws in the UK or the US recognize or protect an animals right to live freely without human interference. However in the future laws may be passed to ban the use of animals as food prohibit hunting protect animal habitats and outlaw selective breeding practices.

Such laws would help ensure that animals are not used for hard labor and are granted the right to live according to their own desires.

Animal rights consider certain actions fundamentally wrong such as breeding or slaughtering animals for food which is viewed as inherently unjust. Animals selectively bred for specific traits often suffer negative health consequences reducing their quality of life.

For instance chickens raised in factory farms differ from healthy chickens in natural settings. These chickens are bred to gain weight quickly putting undue strain on their joints and internal organs which can be considered a form of animal abuse.

From this perspective animal rights propose a philosophical approach that seeks to address the fundamental problems of animal exploitation industries not just improve animal welfare. If animal rights are recognized it could lead to a reduction in animal exploitation industries along with positive changes in environmental issues.

Although a world free from human exploitation of animals may seem like a distant dream advocacy campaigns are increasing the likelihood that animals will receive fairer treatment.

There are growing arguments in society that animal testing infringes on animal rights and causes suffering and distress. Therefore some argue that animal testing should be eliminated especially as alternative methods for toxicity testing exist which may gradually reduce the need for animal experiments.

Animal rights extend beyond the mere granting of legal rights offering a philosophical foundation for moral responsibility and the assurance of autonomy for animals.

Source: International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology 2022 Vol. 6 Issue 11 ISSN No. 2455-2143 Pages 76-79 Published Online March 2022 in IJEAST (http://www.ijeast.com)

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