Translating Ethical Principles into Law, Regulations and Workable Animal Welfare Practices

The ethical theories considered in this commentary include Anthropocentrism, Dominionism, Utilitarianism, Reverence for Life, Animal Rights, Biocentrism, Ecocentrism and Care Ethics. It is apparent that Utilitarianism provides a motivating rationale for devising legal instruments to manage animal we...

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Published in:	Animals
Main Authors:	David J. Mellor, D. Mette Uldahl
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Subjects:	ethics Utilitarianism Animals Rights anti-cruelty animal-protection and animal-welfare or animal-care laws change in welfare concepts
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/6/821