Regan's Animal Rights Theory

Regan's Animal Rights Theory asserts that animals have inherent moral worth and are individuals with their own experiences and interests. Therefore, they possess fundamental rights, like the right to life and freedom from unnecessary suffering, similar to humans. This perspective rejects treating animals as mere resources or property, emphasizing that moral consideration should extend to all beings with conscious experience. Regan advocates for respecting these rights regardless of human benefits, promoting moral duties to protect animal welfare and challenging practices that exploit animals for food, entertainment, or research.