Because the two groups have different ideas about the appropriate relationship between animals and humans. It is important to know which group(s) you hold similar ethical values and beliefs with so that you can be sure you are providing support for the group(s) working towards the goals you would like to see achieved.
Animal welfare.
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David DeGrazia has written: 'Animal rights' -- subject(s): Animal psychology, Animal rights, Animal welfare, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Animal welfare 'Taking animals seriously' -- subject(s): Animal psychology, Animal welfare, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Animal welfare
Animal rights is equating an animal's right to life to that of humankind. Animal welfare is simply requiring an animal to not have to endure as much pain, however it still disregards that animal's right to live it's own natural life. Animal rights would require respect to each individual animal as compared to animal welfare, which only requires respect to the animal's physical being.
Federico Bartolozzi has written: 'Diritti animali ed etica cristiana' -- subject(s): Animal rights, Animal welfare, Christianity, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Animal rights, Moral and ethical aspects of Animal welfare, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Animal rights, Religious aspects of Animal welfare
Two groups who represent animal "rights" are PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and HSUS (Humane Society of the United States). A group who represents animal "welfare" is: ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Many animal rescue organizations also represent animal welfare. Though the terms "rights" and "welfare" are often used interchangeably, they represent two totally different philosophies. It is often difficult to distinguish what is an animal rights organization and one whose goals are animal welfare. Even while searching for groups to list here, I found animal rights groups included in a list that was supposed to be animal welfare groups. Animal welfare seeks to have animals, whether family pets, farm animals, animals used for experimentation, or others, treated in a humane manner. Animal rights is a movement that goes far beyond animal welfare by seeking protection for animals from being considered human property and elevating animals to the same level as humans. When distinguishing between animal welfare and animal rights organizations, those are the main points I look for, though my answer is simplified greatly and the issues between animal welfare and rights is much more complex than presented here.
Richard D. Ryder has written: 'Animal Revolution' -- subject(s): History, Animal rights, Public opinion, Animals, Animal welfare 'The Calcrafts of Rempstone Hall' 'The political animal' -- subject(s): Animal rights, Animal welfare, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Animal welfare
Depending on the degree of their belief, animal rights activists or animal welfare activists.
types meaning philosophies? There is a common confusion between the idea of animal welfare and animal rights. Animal welfare is the idea that animals should be treated humanely, but humans should have the right to use them for their own advancement and benefit. Animal rights and animal welfare are entirely different. Within the concepts of animal rights, there is specieism, painism, animal liberation, veganism, vegetarianism, and more. Animal rights activists will not share 100% of the same ethics, but in general they believe that animals should have the same basic rights as humans; the right to live without fear, pain, or violence. To live outside of captivity. To not be eaten. To be given respect, legal protection, etc.
Glen Martin has written: 'Game changer' -- subject(s): Animal rights movement, Animal rights activists, NATURE / Animals / Wildlife, Wildlife conservation, Animal rights, Animal welfare
Tom Regan has written: 'Other nations' -- subject(s): Animals, Short stories, Human-animal relationships, Animals in literature, Fiction 'The thee generation' -- subject(s): Animal rights, Ecology, Feminist theory, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Ecology, Power over Life and death 'Earthbound' 'The case for animal rights' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Animal rights, Animal welfare, Philosophy, Treatment of Animals, Protection, Animaux, Droits, Philosophie 'Ethics in the 90's' 'Other nations' -- subject(s): Animals, Short stories, Human-animal relationships, Animals in literature, Fiction 'Understanding philosophy' -- subject(s): Philosophy 'Defending animal rights' -- subject(s): Animal rights, Animal welfare, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Animal welfare, Philosophy
Amy Blount Achor has written: 'Animal rights' -- subject(s): Directories, Societies, Animal rights, Animal welfare, Vegetarianism, Vegetarians