, which places greater emphasis on positive mental states rather than just the absence of suffering. 3. Current Global Legal Landscape
is a science-based and pragmatic philosophy. It accepts that humans use animals for various purposes (food, medicine, entertainment, clothing) but argues that we have a moral duty to prevent unnecessary suffering and provide for their well-being.
Animal Welfare vs. Animal Rights: Understanding the Difference , which places greater emphasis on positive mental
through access to fresh water and a healthy diet.
Most people are not pure welfarists or pure abolitionists. They exist on a spectrum. , which places greater emphasis on positive mental
(ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering).
Animal rights advocates push for a fundamental change in the legal status of animals from "property" to "legal persons". , which places greater emphasis on positive mental
via prevention and rapid treatment.