Animal Abuse and Cruelty

Paper Summary:

The paper examines what causes humans to frequently rationalize behavior that underlies animal cruelty. The paper looks at Peter Singer's "Animal Liberation" where Singer emphasizes that the relationship between humans and animals is not equal, yet maintains that the intellectual ability of non human animals holds no relevance to their given rights as living species. The paper contends, therefore, that animal abuse is unethical and must come to an end. The paper also maintains that, as humans, it is essential to first recognize that animal discrimination takes place and then take immediate action to stop immoral acts against animals.

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""The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" (Mahatma Gandhi). Prior to human existence sat a time when pure nature grazed the earth, a time before pollution, hunting, or human civilization. The variety of animal species and lush vegetation surrounding their peaceful habitats comprised a beautiful circle of life. Unfortunately times have changed for nonhuman animals and for centuries they have been the victim of irrational discrimination. Indeed it be easy to write a entire novel on specific actions and examples that convey the harsh scrutiny animals face. However I feel it is more important to examine what causes humans to frequently rationalize behavior that underlies animal cruelty."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Singer, Peter. Animal Liberation: All Animals Are Equal, New York: Avon Books, 1990

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