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This 14 page paper looks at the animal rights movement. An overview is presented. A review of the literature includes journal articles and relevant books. This paper presents a thoughtful philosophical look in a social context. Predictions for the future are made. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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the way in which animals are treated in this litigious society. While the courts hardly ever enter the picture, there is much research that suggests winning the hearts of citizens
is the best way to get them on the side of the activists. Also noted is the fact that while animals have some rights, those are hardly equivalent to real
fundamental rights for living beings. For example, animals cannot legally be neglected or tortured, but it is permissible to slaughter them. Further, arguments for animal rights is discussed philosophically by
leading authors in the field. Appropriate books and journals are used to support the idea that animals are not treated well by society. The paper examines social consciousness and the
fact that animal rights is really a social movement. The momentum is examined in the context of various cultures and it is pointed out that for example, in Germany, religious
and cultural factors play a role. In that instance, it is noted that kosher butchering is controversial. Many other examples are provided. Additionally, time is discussed as the present seems
to be the right time for change. At the same time, a dismal forecast is conveyed as progress in animal rights lags behind progress in other areas.
I. Introduction When a Bichon Frise was thrown into traffic and killed early in 2000, due to the temper of a driver involved in a fender bender, the public
was outraged. The reaction is understandable. People treat their pets as members of the family. Others do not see much value in the life of an animal and in fact
there is a great debate concerning the treatment of animals by humans in general. One of the primary arguments is that people need animals for the purpose of research and
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