Animals’ Rights Considered In Relation To Social Progress (Version 2)
Henry Salt
Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf
Published in 1892, this pioneering book presents early philosophical and ethical arguments for the compassionate treatment of animals and critiques prevailing attitudes of cruelty and exploitation. Henry Salt's insights laid the groundwork for the modern animal rights movement, inspiring generations of advocates and contributing to the growing awareness and understanding of animal welfare issues. This early treatise remains a significant and enduring contribution to the ongoing discourse surrounding the moral considerations of human-animal relations. - Summary by Jeffrey Stumpf (3 hr 16 min)
Chapters
Dedication and Preface | 4:21 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |
Chapter 1: The Principle of Animals’ Rights | 34:57 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |
Chapter 2: The Case of Domestic Animals | 17:38 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |
Chapter 3: The Case of Wild Animals | 11:34 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |
Chapter 4: The Slaughter of Animals for Food | 14:04 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |
Chapter 5: Sport, or Amateur Butchery | 13:44 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |
Chapter 6: Murderous Millinery | 12:43 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |
Chapter 7: Experimental Torture | 15:45 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |
Chapter 8: Lines of Reform | 29:51 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |
Appendix Pt. I | 18:08 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |
Appendix Pt. II | 23:42 | Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf |