A conversation with Lewis Bollard

Abstract

Luke Muehlhauser spoke with Lewis Bollard as part of the Open Philanthropy Project’s investigation into the history of philanthropy. The conversation covered the history of the modern animal welfare movement, with a particular focus on farm animal welfare. Topics included the founding and history of major advocacy groups, legal action (e.g. ballot measures and legislative lobbying), corporate campaigns, the influence of thinkers (e.g. Peter Singer) on the movement, and major funders.