Animal Liberation
Animal Liberation
Peter Singer
Christopher Hitchens
The parts of [this famous book] that I find most impressive are the deadpan reprints of animal-experiment 'reports.' - Christopher Hitchens
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Animal Liberation

Animal Liberation

Peter Singer
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Peter Singer
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In the seminal work "Animal Liberation," Peter Singer thrusts the plight of animals from the shadows into the glaring light of ethical scrutiny. First published in 1975, this book has not only sparked a global conversation but has also been the bedrock of the animal rights movement, challenging humanity's treatment of animals in laboratories, farms, and our everyday lives. With meticulous research and compelling arguments, Singer exposes the grim realities of "factory farms" and the cold efficiency of animal testing, urging a reevaluation of our moral compass when it comes to the non-human inhabitants of our world. Singer's narrative is both an appeal to the heart and a call to action, advocating for a shift towards a more compassionate and equitable treatment of animals. He argues for the extension of basic ethical principles to all beings capable of suffering, proposing practical steps to mitigate cruelty and championing a future where respect for animal welfare is intrinsic to societal norms. "Animal Liberation" is not merely a book but a movement in itself, challenging each reader to confront their complicity in animal suffering and to consider the profound implications of their everyday choices.

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Released
1975
1 Jan
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324
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The parts of [this famous book] that I find most impressive are the deadpan reprints of animal-experiment 'reports.' - Christopher Hitchens
To protest about bullfighting in Spain, the eating of dogs in South Korea, or the slaughter of baby seals in Canada while continuing to eat eggs from hens who have spent their lives crammed into cages, or veal from calves who have been deprived of their mothers, their proper diet, and the freedom to lie down with their legs extended, is like denouncing apartheid in South Africa while asking your neighbors not to sell their houses to blacks.
— Peter Singer, Animal Liberation

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