Animal Sentience

Are Human Lives Morally More Valuable Than Animal Lives?

Most societies give human lives greater moral weight than animal lives. The ethical question is whether this priority rests upon relevant differences or merely upon loyalty to our own species.

Do Animals Have Rights, Interests or Both?

Debates about animals often divide between welfare, which considers interests, and rights, which places limits upon how individuals may be used. The two approaches overlap but are not identical.

Is Veganism a Moral Requirement?

Veganism raises serious moral questions about animals, harm, convenience, culture and responsibility.

Can Animals Suffer?

Animal suffering matters because many animals show strong evidence of conscious experience, pain, fear and distress.

What Is Consciousness?

Consciousness raises questions about awareness, selfhood, animals, suffering, death and moral consideration.