Ethical Theories Of Animal Abuse

Research shows that the mental health of humans can be a big factor of why some people abuse animals, such as BPD (Borderline personality disorder) which can cause a person to be very violent. Another factor can be the mental state that person is in at that moment that caused them to do it, also illegal activity such as ''Dogfighting'' which is also known as a blood sport.

A highly popularized and debated topic in our modern society is the promotion of animal equality or animal rights. Many people, philosophers included, have a wide range of opinions on this topic. Two of the philosophers studied in class who discussed animal rights were Peter Singer and Carl Cohen. Singer, who has the more extreme view on animal rights, believes that all animals are equal and that the limit of sentience is the only defensible boundary of concern for the interest of others (Singer, 171). While Cohen, who’s view is more moderate than that of Singer’s, believes that animals do not have rights, stating that to have rights one must contain the ability for free moral judgment. Though, he does believe that we as

Children who live in homes where animal abuse is present are often abused themselves and unfortunately, sometimes carry on with the cycle of abuse later on in life. “More than 80 percent of family members being treated for child abuse also had abused animals. In one-third of the cases, a child victim continued the cycle of violence by abusing a pet (“The animal abuse home violence connection”, 2013).”

“It is quite clear that in abusing animals we abuse our relationship with animals, and that we abuse ourselves. We become less human to the extent that we treat any living beings as things” (R.D. Laing). There is a very evident connection between animal cruelty and cruelty to other humans. In studies conducted between 1983 and 2004, 60% of children who met the criteria for child abuse/neglect had families that were cruel to their pets. In 88%

In her essay Speaking of Animal Rights, Warren (1987) argues for the weak animal rights position, which holds that non-human animals have weaker rights than human beings because non-human animals do not have the same moral status as us human beings (383-4). This is due to their lack of the ability to “reason well enough to function as autonomous moral agents” (385), which she believes is a requirement for being moral of human beings (384-5). In this essay, I will argue that Warren’s weak animal rights position misses the entire point about speaking of animals rights and we should instead recognize non-human animals as our moral equals and grant them full moral rights in virtue of their entitlement to dignified existence , rather than basing moral equality and rights upon rationality, as Warren indicates.

“With just one payment of 15 cents every month, you can help these poor animals. Call now and you will receive a carrying bag with a picture of an animal that you saved…” This is what is mentioned in most heartbreaking ads to lure you in to donate to save animals. Why should we the people donate to these animals when these abuses are going to continue? Why not just make a law to give crucial punishments to those who abuse the animals. These animals that were neglected and left for dead. Well because they have the right to live and people have no rights to abuse animals. The government for other states should stricken the laws so that less of these abuse occurrences will stop.

Both in and out of philosophical circle, animals have traditionally been seen as significantly different from, and inferior to, humans because they lacked a certain intangible quality – reason, moral agency, or consciousness – that made them moral agents. Recently however, society has patently begun to move beyond this strong anthropocentric notion and has begun to reach for a more adequate set of moral categories for guiding, assessing and constraining our treatment of other animals. As a growing proportion of the populations in western countries adopts the general position of animal liberation, more and more philosophers are beginning to agree that sentient creatures are of a direct moral concern to humans, though the degree of this

Reports on the abuse and exploitation of animals have led to the increasing sensitivity of animal rights. Additionally, there have been studies that demonstrate a correlation between individuals who commit acts of animal cruelty and those who commit acts that involve humanity. In a domestic environment, individuals who perpetrate incidents of animal cruelty typically do so in order to establish authority, power, and control. This counterintuitively reduces the offender and witness’s capability to empathize. Children may limit their benevolence for a pet because they cannot handle the overwhelming empathy they feel when the pet is injured. Once their capacity to empathize is exhausted, they begin to imitate the abusive actions

In her book, First Friend: A History of Dogs and Humans, Katherine Rogers proficiently covers the history of the relationship that exists between dogs and humans, from the mutual love and companionship that arises to the neglect and cruelty humans exhibit towards dogs. Throughout the book, there are many instances where dogs are abused and in each instance one of two themes are clear: dogs are abused either because humans are indifferent towards dogs or humans see them as an inferior species - and to some extent, possessions. In order to appropriately demonstrate how and why humans abuse dogs, it is necessary to have a clear definition of animal abuse. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals defines it as “acts of violence

The study of good and bad, right and wrong, moral principles or value held by a person or society, promoting human welfare, maximizing freedom minimizing pain and suffering is called ethics. The discipline that studies the moral relationship of human beings and also the value and moral status of the environment and its non-human contents is called environmental ethics. It considers the ethical relationship between the humans and the environment. Animal and animal rights are the highlighted topic in the environmental ethics.

Each year, the most extreme cases of animal abuse receive media attention. Yet, the animal cruelty problem is more widespread than is reported in the media. Animal abuse and neglect is a nationwide issue, affecting thousands of animals nationwide. Cruelty to animals is defined as the infliction of physical pain, suffering or death on an animal, beyond what is necessary. There is a need to stop abusers from acting in such a horrific manner–preventing the neglect and suffering of the animals. What causes animal abusers to act in such a cruel way towards animals? How are cases of animal abuse being managed, and how should cases be handled? Finally, does the status of animals in society contribute to the rate of their abuse?

Karyssa Hall Miss Royse English 4 8 April 2015 Why you shouldn't abuse animals. Animal abuse shouldn't happen. It's not right. If you think about it, abuse in general shouldn't happen. So why do people do it to animals?

If you systematically question the significance and use of existence you are a philosopher, either amateur or expert. Ethics is the division of philosophy that asks how nation supposed to live their lives and how they ought to act good and right to each one. Animal ethics is equal but contains animals. Robert Garner in his book Animal Ethics says "Animal ethics look to examine values that are apprehended concerning the moral standing of non-human animals." (Audi, 2010).

Millions of Americans share their homes with pets such as dogs, cats, hamsters, and goldfish. Have you ever considered what their role in society might be? What about the spider in the shower? Are the members of other species people, pets, or pests?

The issue of human morality has always been widely controversial and vitally important; it is our anchor that we use to define the humane yet we cannot agree on its dimensions. Morality seems to be all that separates us from the unfeeling universe, which is filled with morally horific natural laws such as "survival of the fittest." Or, at least, such "callous" impartiality seems unjust to our modern societies. Behind the screens of prosperity and enlightentment we have the luxory of moral scrutiny -- a luxory that should be fully explored and developed as our only wall against the apparent moral abyss of the rest of the universe. With enough investigation, we will realize that animals must be considered as we decide who deserves rights