Animal Liberation: The Definitive Classic of the Animal Movement Reissue Edition

by Peter Singer (Author)

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Since its original publication in 1975, this groundbreaking work has awakened millions of people to the existence of "speciesism"—our systematic disregard of nonhuman animals—inspiring a worldwide movement to transform our attitudes to animals and eliminate the cruelty we inflict on them.

In Animal Liberation, author Peter Singer exposes the chilling realities of today's "factory farms" and product-testing procedures—destroying the spurious justifications behind them, and offering alternatives to what has become a profound environmental and social as well as moral issue. An important and persuasive appeal to conscience, fairness, decency, and justice, it is essential reading for the supporter and the skeptic alike.

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Since its original publication in 1975, this groundbreaking work has awakened millions of people to the existence of "speciesism"—our systematic disregard of nonhuman animals—inspiring a worldwide movement to transform our attitudes to animals and eliminate the cruelty we inflict on them.

In Animal Liberation, author Peter Singer exposes the chilling realities of today's "factory farms" and product-testing procedures—destroying the spurious justifications behind them, and offering alternatives to what has become a profound environmental and social as well as moral issue. An important and persuasive appeal to conscience, fairness, decency, and justice, it is essential reading for the supporter and the skeptic alike.

About the Author

Peter Singer's other books include Writings on an Ethical Life, Practical Ethics, and The Life You Can Save, among many others. He is the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University's Center for Human Values.

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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics; Reissue edition (February 24, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061711306
ISBN-13: 978-0061711305
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 178 customer reviews
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I recommend it to anyone who is weighing that choice

November 29, 2015

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This book is just as relevant today as when it was first written, and reading it confirms ands supports my personal decision to become a vegetarian/vegan. I recommend it to anyone who is weighing that choice. However, it should come with a trigger warning. Our cruelty to animals on the farm and in our laboratories is depicted in vivid detail, and what I learned from reading it will stay with me forever.

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One of the best cases for vegetarianism

January 27, 2016

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I read this book nearly 40 years ago and became a vegetarian because of it. Singer, a philosopher, writes clearly and effectively. Today the public knows more about factory farming and experimentation on animals, largely, I think, because of this book's influence. Yet he understands that for some people becoming completely vegetarian may prove too daunting, so he says to do as much as you can. He isn't strident.

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This book will re-shape how you understand your relationship with the world you live amongst

September 30, 2017

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Peter Singer presents some cold hard facts about morals, ethics and animal mistreatment. This book shines a light on some uncomfortable truths, but is illuminating in re-aligning the discussion around how we treat our co-earthlings. I've suggested this book be read by friends and family to which the reply is "no, I am scared about how it will make me change my life." It is for this exact reason that this book needs to be read.

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Animal Liberation - Some Interesting Ideas make it worth adding to your personal library.

October 18, 2016

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Many times I'll check a book out of the library first, to decide if it's worth buying. I decided this one is. I rarely get time to finish the library book before I've exceeded the allowed renewals. So after a few chapters of this book, I ordered the book (which allows me to underline all the important and interesting concepts). Looking forward to finishing the book.

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Heartbreaking and inspiring

May 20, 2018

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I couldn't stop listening when I picked up the Audible version of this book. What we do to animals is appaling and unnecessary. No wonder Peter Singer has been called the "father of animal rights." His book, first published in the 70s and now updated remains as relevant today as it once was.

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This is The Bible for anyone who loves and respects animals

August 25, 2018

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This is a MUST read for anyone who loves and respects all living creatures. The down side is that you'll also be ashamed to be a human being when you're done. Peter Singer did a brilliant job of putting this book together. It's The Bible for all Animal Advocacy groups.

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Boris Yakubchik

One of the most important books ever written.

September 21, 2013

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I was a vegetarian for several years, in large part because of Peter Singer; and then I read this book.

It made me realize how much-more pressing animal liberation is than my previous actions of just not eating meat. It's an important book for any vegetarian, and especially for anyone who isn't yet one.

Please read this book - it's as relevant today as it was when it was written over almost 40 years ago!

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Difficult to read for the gentle-hearted, but still, you must read. This book gives us the words to combat animal cruelty.

November 4, 2013

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It is a profound experience, following the arguments brought forth in this book. It is easy to follow, and irrefutable logic. I knew these truths in my heart, but Peter Singer puts it into words.

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