Food Animals And The Environment An Ethical Approach (Pb 2019) Paperback

Food, Animals, and the Environment: An Ethical Approach explores the significant impacts that agriculture has on humans, animals, and the environment, as well as the ethical questions surrounding food production, consumption, and activism. The book highlights the profound effects of agriculture, particularly industrial animal farming, which annually causes the death of over 100 billion animals, uses vast resources, and contributes significantly to pollution and climate change. While alternative farming methods, like local, organic, and plant-based practices, offer benefits, they also come with their own challenges, especially when scaled up. The book raises tough ethical questions, such as what responsibilities we have towards animals, ecosystems, future generations, and people in other countries. It also examines the ethics of supporting harmful industries when better alternatives exist and the role of activism in combating these industries. The discussion covers topics like effective altruism, abolition vs. regulation, individual vs. structural change, and the ethics of activism, making it a valuable resource for educators, students, and anyone interested in tackling these pressing moral issues.