Animal Liberation

Exploring our moral responsibilities towards non-human animals

Peter Singer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:1st Oct '15

Should be back in stock very soon

Animal Liberation cover

This influential work examines our ethical responsibilities toward non-human animals, sparking significant change and the animal rights movement. Animal Liberation remains crucial in today's ethical discussions.

In Animal Liberation, renowned moral philosopher Peter Singer tackles the pressing question of how we should treat non-human animals. Through rigorous and dispassionate reasoning, he presents compelling arguments that challenge the status quo of animal treatment. The book is accompanied by unsettling evidence from factory farms and laboratories, illustrating the harsh realities faced by animals and igniting a conversation that ultimately led to the birth of the animal rights movement.

Singer's work is not just a philosophical inquiry; it is a call to action that resonates deeply with readers. In the decades since its initial publication, Animal Liberation has remained a cornerstone of the animal rights discourse. While some public attitudes towards animals have evolved, the ongoing abuse in factory farms and research facilities highlights the persistence of ethically indefensible practices. Singer's insights remain as relevant today as when they were first introduced, prompting readers to reconsider their own beliefs and behaviors regarding animals.

The new introduction by Yuval Noah Harari further emphasizes the book's significance in contemporary discussions about ethics and animal welfare. As highlighted by the Independent on Sunday, Animal Liberation is widely regarded as the bible of the animal liberation movement, showcasing its extraordinary impact on society and the ongoing fight for animal rights.

In my mind, it is one the most important books of the last 100 years. It expands our moral horizons beyond our own species and is thereby a major evolution in ethics -- Peter Tatchell * Ecologist *

ISBN: 9781847923844

Dimensions: 216mm x 135mm x 25mm

Weight: 348g

336 pages