Utilitarianism provides a basis for animal liberation from "summary" of Animal Liberation by Peter Singer
Utilitarianism, as a moral theory, holds the principle that the right action is the one that produces the greatest overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of beings affected by that action. This principle, when applied to the treatment of animals, can provide a strong basis for advocating animal liberation. When considering the suffering of animals in various industries such as factory farming, animal testing, and entertainment, it becomes evident that the pain and distress experienced by these sentient beings greatly outweigh any pleasure or benefit derived from their exploitation. Utilitarianism calls for maximizing overall happiness and minimizing suffering, which leads us to question the ethical justification for the widespread mistreatment of animals. By recognizing the capacity of anima...
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