Animals’ Rights in Relation to Social Progress

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Henry S. Salt, Animals’ Rights in Relation to Social Progress (New York, McMillan & Co, 1894).

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This is a very early attempt to develop a consistent argument for the position that animals have rights. It’s still interesting to read. The first line still captures what lies at the heart of arguments for animal rights: “Have the lower animals rights? Undoubtedly, if men have.” - CLARE PALMER