Animal Freedom (-eng)

What is the basis for granting rights to animals? Topics 1 Is there a satisfactory basic principle? 2 Can freedom be maintained as a fundamental right if it is infringed? 3 Isn't being an owner of an animal in conflict with the right of freedom? 4 Advocating animal rights should be financially rewarded 5 Should all wrongful actions towards animals be prohibited? Animals are only capable of expressing themselves indirectly in case of abuse. Therefore it is up to us to answer the question above. Concepts that are eligible for forming the basis of animal rights are intrinsic value, welfare, respect, freedom, equality, compassion etc. Many of these concepts seem appropriate but are less suitable if we apply them in practical situations. We examine the workability of each concept according to a number of important principles. The formulation of animal rights should be a workable and practical concept that can be legally reviewed. Animal rights are meant to benefit all ind...

Example of the type of argument Type of deceptive argument A campaign will not be effective, because no one will cooperate Circular reasoning I hope you will never be in those circumstances Appeal to power When you succeed, we will all pay for the consequences Appeal to consequences It is pointless to act, because somewhere else things are being worse Appeal to figurative arguments Of course it is allowed what people do with animals, because man is smarter Appeal to unknown arguments I can give you examples of situations where animals were killed but many human lives were saved Pars pro toto You say you are pro animals, but you take advantage of them too Getting personal I study biology and I know why animal experimentation is necessary Appeal to authority Animals don't mind being used, because you can't prove they do Appeal to ignorance We have always used animals and that was very successful Appeal to supposed relation ...

Many people can see the use of keeping cattle: they serve as food for people. But what use are pets? The most common reasons for keeping pets are: company socializing they are beautiful, nice and interesting status something to do Company Many people have pets to substitute relationships with partners, children or family members. Many elderly people for instance, like having a dog instead of being all alone at home. This is usually a lap dog, very affectionate and strokable. The animal serves people's need to cherish, love and fight boredom. But this is really a distressing reason for keeping a pet. The animal is a replacement for normal human contact, something that apparently is too much to summon in our individualistic society. Their pet keeps them from pining. But of course, it has to be a type of dog that suits them and that has been bred especially for their needs. Socializing Pets make socializing with others easier. People are more inclined to start a convers...