Animal rights is a more radical philosophical position. It posits that animals have to live free from human exploitation and harm. Advocates argue that animals are not "property" or "resources," but individuals with their own interests. From this perspective, the goal is not to make cages larger or slaughter more "humane," but to abolish the use of animals by humans entirely. The Pillars of Modern Concern
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