Animal exploitation: Introduction

Abstract

Billions of animals are used and killed by humans every year for food, clothing, entertainment, companionship, and other purposes. Millions suffer terribly on farms, in laboratories, and in the wild. Arguments to challenge these practices are diverse. One common element is the questioning of the anthropocentric assumption that human interests always override those of animals. An alternative is veganism – a position that seeks to avoid exploiting animals as far as is practicable. – AI-generated abstract.