"The Ethical Animal" (work by Richard Garner)

"The Ethical Animal" by Richard Garner explores how our moral considerations extend beyond humans to animals. Garner argues that animals possess intrinsic value and can experience pain, pleasure, and emotional states, warranting moral respect. He discusses the ethical implications of human activities such as factory farming, hunting, and scientific research, advocating for a moral framework that recognizes animals' interests. The work emphasizes that ethical treatment of animals involves compassion, justice, and understanding, urging society to reconsider practices that cause unnecessary suffering and to adopt more humane approaches rooted in moral responsibility.