Ana Barreiro

Why Non-discrimination Begins with other Species

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” — Gandhi. The progress of animal-welfare legislation around the world demonstrates humanity’s moral progress. “To seek to reduce the suffering of those who are completely under one’s domination, and unable to fight back, is truly a mark of a civilized society,” according to moral philosopher Peter Singer.