Examining Animal Activism, by Katharina Braun
Who are animal activists?[1] Animal ethics is a thriving field of research, which results in increasing knowledge about the goals and methods of animal activists. But how do animal activists promote their goals? And how do their strategies relate to the law and democracy? In this blog post I highlight possible criteria that may assist in discussing the strategies of animal activists as well as their moral, legal and societal implications. Shedding light on animal activism is not just of academic interest. Animal activists constantly debate which goals and strategies to pursue. Should…continue reading →