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Defining speciesism as "a failure, in attitude or practice, to accord any nonhuman being equal consideration and respect," this brilliant work critiques speciesism both outside and inside the animal rights movement. Much moral philosophy, legal theory, and animal advocacy aimed at advancing nonhuman emancipation actually perpetuate speciesism, the book demonstrates. Speciesism examines philosophy, law, and activism in terms of three categories: "old speciesism," "new speciesism," and species equality.Oldspeciesists limit rights to humans. Speciesism refutes their standard arguments against nonhuman rights. Current law is oldspeciesist; legally, nonhumans have no rights. "Animal laws" such as the Humane Slaughter Act afford nonhumans no meaningful protection, Dunayer shows. She also explains why welfarist campaigns are oldspeciesist. Instead of opposing the abuse or killing of nonhuman beings, such campaigns seek only to make abuse or killing less cruel; they propose alternative ways of violating nonhumans moral rights. Many organizations that consider themselves animal rights engage in oldspeciesist campaigns, which reinforce the property status of nonhumans rather than promote their emancipation.Newspeciesists espouse rights for only some nonhumans, those whose minds seem most like humans. In addition to devaluing most animals, newspeciesists give greater moral consideration and stronger basic rights to humans than to any nonhumans. They see animalkind as a hierarchy with humans at the top. Dunayer explains why she categorizes such theorists as Peter Singer, Tom Regan, and Steven Wise as newspeciesists.Nonspeciesists advocate rights for every sentient being. Speciesism makes the case that every creature with a nervous system should be regarded as sentient. The book provides compelling evidence of consciousness in animals often dismissed as insentientsuch as fishes, insects, spiders, and snails. Dunayer argues that every sentient being should possess basic legal rights, including rights to life and liberty. Radically egalitarian, Speciesism envisions nonspeciesist thought, law, and action.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of the book 'Speciesism'? A: 'Speciesism' by Joan Dunayer critiques the concept of speciesism, defined as the failure to accord equal consideration and respect to nonhuman beings. The book explores how both moral philosophy and animal advocacy can unintentionally perpetuate speciesism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Speciesism'? A: The author of 'Speciesism' is Joan Dunayer, an advocate for animal rights and a critic of speciesism.
- Q: What categories does the book 'Speciesism' discuss? A: 'Speciesism' examines three categories: 'old speciesism', which limits rights to humans; 'new speciesism', which espouses rights for only some nonhumans; and 'nonspeciesism', which advocates for rights for every sentient being.
- Q: How many pages does 'Speciesism' have? A: 'Speciesism' contains a total of 204 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Speciesism'? A: 'Speciesism' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Speciesism' published? A: 'Speciesism' was published on January 1, 2004.
- Q: What arguments does 'Speciesism' present against old-speciesism? A: 'Speciesism' refutes standard arguments against nonhuman rights made by old-speciesists, demonstrating that current laws do not provide meaningful rights or protections for nonhumans.
- Q: Does 'Speciesism' argue for legal rights for all animals? A: Yes, 'Speciesism' argues that every sentient being, including those often dismissed as insentient, should possess basic legal rights, including rights to life and liberty.
- Q: What is the significance of the term 'nonspeciesist' in the book? A: The term 'nonspeciesist' refers to the view that every sentient being should be afforded equal moral consideration and rights, contrasting with both old and new speciesism.
- Q: Is there a focus on specific animals in 'Speciesism'? A: 'Speciesism' provides compelling evidence of consciousness in various animals, including fishes, insects, spiders, and snails, and argues for their recognition as sentient beings.