ANSC 250 1st Edition Lecture 9 Outline of Last Lecture I. Focus questions on the Shelter Dogs film Outline of Current Lecture I. Rights vs. WelfareII. Important people to consider III. Animal Rights Movement IV. Veterinary Organizations Current LectureI. Rights vs. Welfare A. Animal welfare is the belief that humans can use animals, but we should not cause them unnecessary pain or suffering. (different views on what constitutes suffering)B. Animal rights is the belief that animals have certain moral rights. This type of belief receives the most media attention.C. Animal rights: concern with use of animalsD. Animal welfare: concern with the treatment of those animals II. Important People to ConsiderA. Who was the first person to state that animals had “rights”?i. Henry Salt (1851-1939)1. English writer and social reform advocate2. stated animals have "rights" 3. Animal Rights (1892)B. Who were the two individuals credited with laying the foundation for the modern animal rights movement in the 1970s?i. Peter Singer (Utilitarian view)ii. Tom Regan (Moral rights view) C. What is Peter Singer’s position on animal use? i. Animal Liberation (1975) ii. Utilitarian positioniii. "greatest good for the greatest number"iv. Share sentience with other animals D. What is the shared interest between humans and other animals Singer discusses?i. Ability to feel pain/suffer E. Speciesism is the prejudice against members of a different species F. What is Tom Regan’s position on animal use?i. The Case of Animal Rights (1983)These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.ii. Moral Rights positionG. According to Regan, animals have intrinsic value (value just for being alive and existing) and thus moral rights. We cannot use animals in any way without violating those rights.H. Henry Spira was one of the best animal activists of the 20th century. His technique known as “Reintegrative shaming” involved working with corporations to invoke changes to their treatment of animals. (Revlon ad) III. The Animal Rights MovementA. There are two methods of the movement…i. Gradualism: gradual improvements in careii. Abolitionism: stop the use of animals altogether; empty cages, not larger ones B. Gary Francione: calls for the abolitionist approach and believes we should remove the property status of animals.C. What is the most recognized animal organization in the country? i. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)1) Founded in 1980 by Ingrid Newkirk (current president) and Alex Pacheco (shockvalue tactics) 2) Consider themselves "animal rights" group D. What type of organization is…PETA: animal rights ASPCA: animal welfare HSUS: animal welfare AHA: animal welfare E. The animal welfare/rights movement is generally peaceful.F. What is the name of the animal extremist group?i. Animal Liberation Front (ALF) 1) Animal rights extremists 2) Major property damage 3) Domestic terrorism 4) Not an organization, no leadership ii. Focus of media and corporations IV. Veterinary OrganizationsA. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) acts as the “collective voice” for their particular profession. B. The AVMA consists of animal advocates who focus on the science and measurement of animal welfare. C. The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) is a group for veterinarians interested in direct care programs for animals. They focus on animal advocacy and supporting new legislation to protect animals.D. Use this space to write notes from our discussion of the broad spectrum in class.i. Animals are not for humans to use (extreme rights) vs. Humans can use animals in any way they wish (no welfare concerns) E. Thoughts can change based on….i. Personal experiencesii. Knowledgeiii. Emotionsiv. Use of the animalv. Type of animal