Animal Suffering: The Ethics and Politics of Animal Lives

Overview:
A philosophical and political examination of animal suffering and its moral significance. It explores theories of animal sentience, moral status and the ethics of human uses of animals. Political and institutional responses to animal suffering are analyzed. It contributes to debates in animal ethics.

Key Topics Covered:

• Concepts of animal suffering and sentience
• Moral status of animals
• Ethics of farming, research and wildlife management
• Political theory and animals
• Institutional and legal responses

Target Audience:
Ethicists, Animal Welfare Scholars, Students