An extensive site about animal rights - animalfreedom.org
WEBAn animal is a sentient being with needs, feelings and rights. It's right to freedom cannot be taken or granted. It can be limited and to respect it. Unfortunately, too few people realize this. On this site we work out what the world can look like when we respect animals in their right to freedom. And last, but not least, it can save you money too.
Animal rights and the theory behind it - animalfreedom.org
WEBWhen considering animals we should start from the principle of freedom, enabling us to be more adequate in treating animals with respect. A significant asset of the concept of freedom is that it can also be utilized by people who in …
Questions about animal rights and more answered for kids
WEBQuestions about animal rights and more answered for kids. This page is meant for the somewhat older kids, youngsters. It is about different kind of aspects of animal rights and our relationship with animals. The answers can well be used in a project, paper, presentation or lecture.
Paul Cliteur - Darwin, animal and rights - Animal Freedom
WEBIn his book "Darwin, animal and rights", the Dutch philosopher Paul Cliteur seeks the ethical fundamentals of animal rights. The publication of "The Origin of Species" in 1859 by Charles Darwin upset the traditional human concept of "humans are the measure of all things".
Unavoidable welfare problems with circus animals - Animal Freedom
WEBAnimal welfare people are inclined to believe that circus-animals only get trained by means of torture instruments. Though they are known, horrific cases, this should not be generalized. For example: some dog-owners teach their dogs tricks in a harsh manner, but most teach them with rewards.
Does animal-friendly dairy consumption exist?<
WEBSince most vegetarians can't afford to keep farm animals, dairy production would in most cases be dependent on commercial companies and therefore on the killing of animals. By the way, Hindus have found an official solution for …
What does having respect for animals entitle? - Animal Freedom
WEBRespect is defined in Animal Freedom as the constructive tension between being involved and keeping the right distance.
Who is responsible for animal rights? - Animal Freedom
WEBWe are all responsible for optimal and responsible behavior towards animals. From almost all contributions to Animal Freedom it becomes apparent that our mentality and our behavior should be based on the principle that every animal has a right to live in freedom. The freedom to behave according to our natures.
Joan of Arc's passion in her struggle for freedom - Animal Freedom
WEBJoan of Arc was a poor young girl from the fifteenth century who wore weapons herself (even though she wasn't actually prepared to use them), within the context of a national liberation instead of a crusade against the Muslims. Not that saints didn't play their parts in wars between mutual Christian kingdoms.
Five rights of factory animals and violation - Animal Freedom
WEBFreedom to express normal behavior - by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind. Freedom from fear and distress - by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.