"How should we treat non-human animals? In this ... book, Peter Singer addresses this simple question with trenchant, dispassionate reasoning. Accompanied by the disturbing evidence of factory farms and laboratories, his answers triggered the birth of the animal rights movement. In the decades since this landmark classic first appeared, some public attitudes to animals may have changed but our continued abuse of animals in factory farms and as tools for research shows that the underlying ideas. Singer exposes as ethically indefensible are still dominating the way we treat animals."--Back cover.
Peter Singer
Peter Singer is an Australian philosopher, known for his work in applied ethics and animal rights. His most notable works include "Animal Liberation" (1975) and "Practical Ethics" (1979), which have had a significant impact on the animal rights movement. Singer's writing style is clear and persuasive, making complex ethical arguments accessible to a wide audience. He is considered a key figure in the development of the modern animal rights movement and has influenced countless individuals to reconsider their treatment of animals. "Animal Liberation" remains his most famous and influential work, sparking important discussions about the ethical treatment of animals in society.