Francione (Gary Francione)

Gary Francione is an American legal scholar and philosopher known for his advocacy of animal rights and abolitionist view that animals should not be used as property or for human benefit. He argues that practices like farming, testing, and entertainment involving animals are morally wrong and should be abolished, not just reformed. Francione emphasizes that animal suffering is significant and that legal and ethical efforts should focus on ending animal exploitation completely, promoting a rights-based approach rather than welfare improvements. His work encourages society to recognize animals as individuals with inherent rights, leading to a more compassionate and just treatment of all sentient beings.