1. Animal Rights
An In-Depth Look

2. 1.What are animal rights?
1.Are animal rights important to me?
(Johnson, “Peacock”,2013)

3. Today we will discuss…
 What Animal rights and the brief history
behind it.
 The different philosophical arguments and
practical implications.
 Common myths and misconceptions related
to animal rights.

4. Defining
Animal Rights
• “the rights of animals to
live free from human
exploitation and abuse.”
• Expansion on concept that
has not been fully accepted
due to research found
animals are sentiment
beings with feelings
and/or emotions.
• Is not clearly defined, is a
subjective term and ac
contradiction.
• Many widespread,
distinctive competing
meanings.

5. History behind Animal Rights
 Did not become a major social issue until the
1970’s.
 The concept dates back to pre-history.
 Has been around since human existence to
some extent due to respect for “all living
beings”.
 Has been widespread globally and continues to
grow.
 The origins span from 1866 to 1975.
 SPCA & AHA (Advocacy groups)
 Charles Darwin is thought to be the catalyst for
the animal rights movement.

6. Philosophical Arguments
& Implications
 Philosophical arguments are ideas and theories on
the ethics and morality of animal rights.
 Utilitarianism, the Rights Views, The Feminist
View.
 Endangered species and medicine science are two
implications set forth due to the animal rights
movement.

7. Common Myths &
Misconceptions
 There are many
misconceptions on what
state and federal laws.
 The Animal Welfare Act
grants some regulatory
protection for animals but
it not specific or enforced
adequately.
 The federal government
does not regulate the
keeping of exotic animals
by private individuals.
 According to my online
audience analysis survey:
 73% of you were not sure if
the Endangered species
Act protects all
endangered and/or
threatened species.
 73% of you were not sure
if the Animal Welfare Act
provides a wide range of
protection to all animals in
the U.S.
 81% of you were not aware
that the Humane Slaughter
House Act does not protect
chickens and/or birds.

8. In Conclusion:
Animal rights is not clearly
definable and must be
researched to become
informed. Then you can make
a better and more informed
decision on where you stand
on the subject.