Abstract
I test the hypothesis proposed by Peter Singer that the philosophical case for animal liberation has been won, through a systematic review of papers published by philosophers between 1975 and 2020.
There was a slight but statistically significant correlation between support for an animal liberation vegan position, with year of publication. Support for a better treatment of animals than currently sanctioned by society increased significantly among papers discussing general principals of animal ethics.
Findings support a weaker version of Singer's hypothesis. Among the philosophical community there is greater support for animal liberation, but the debate has not been ‘won’.
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Morris, Michael
(2023)
"Has the philosophical case for animal liberation been proved? A systematic and narrative review of the philosophical literature 1975-2020.,"
Between the Species:
Vol. 26:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/bts/vol26/iss1/6