is a philosophical position that animals have moral and legal rights similar to humans. It opposes all animal exploitation, regardless of how "humane" it is.
Conscious consumerism has led to a surge in plant-based diets and "cruelty-free" products.
Yet, the two philosophies may be closer than they appear. As welfare standards rise, they eventually become economically unfeasible; if you treat a pig too well, pork becomes too expensive to mass-produce. In that way, high-welfare standards can act as a "camel’s nose under the tent," pushing society toward a reduction in animal use.
is a philosophical position that animals have moral and legal rights similar to humans. It opposes all animal exploitation, regardless of how "humane" it is.
Conscious consumerism has led to a surge in plant-based diets and "cruelty-free" products.
Yet, the two philosophies may be closer than they appear. As welfare standards rise, they eventually become economically unfeasible; if you treat a pig too well, pork becomes too expensive to mass-produce. In that way, high-welfare standards can act as a "camel’s nose under the tent," pushing society toward a reduction in animal use.