Steven Wise

Steven Wise is a lawyer and animal rights advocate known for his work in animal ethics, particularly the legal status of non-human animals. He argues that advanced animals, like great apes and elephants, should be recognized as legal persons with rights, similar to human rights. Wise believes this recognition is essential for protecting these animals from exploitation and suffering. His approach challenges traditional views of animals as property and seeks to create a legal framework that acknowledges their sentience and welfare needs, advocating for a shift in how society understands and treats non-human animals.