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Oct 11 2018 | Faunalytics

The Relationship Between Animal Studies And Animal Advocacy: A Review

This review examines what role animal studies scholars should take in animal advocacy—by asking animal studies scholars themselves. READ MORE

Aug 20 2018 | karol orzechowski

Non-Human Animals And Suicide

Many people believe that only humans have capacities needed for suicidal behavior, but self-destructive and self-injurious behaviors among human and non-humans may vary along a continuum. READ MORE

Jul 23 2018 | Julie O'Connor

How Can Humane Education Motivate Students?

Successful delivery of humane education requires teachers to navigate relationships with colleagues, school administrators, and parents, in addition to students. READ MORE

Jun 19 2018 | Celine Icard-Stoll

The Ethical Philosophy Of Trap-Neuter-Return

A new paper argues that TNR can be justified through ethical philosophy because of its positive impact on cat populations. READ MORE

Jun 4 2018 | Faunalytics

Circles Of Compassion: Studying The Expansion Of Moral Concern

This paper looks at the history of how moral circles have been understood and measured. It also explains four factors that help us expand our moral circles. READ MORE

May 10 2018 | Owen Rogers

Animal Advocacy And Social Movement Theory: ‘New Ways Of Being’

Instead of directly resisting power, many animal advocacy groups bypass it or ignore it, as they create new ways of being that challenge the current system from the ground up. READ MORE

Apr 26 2018 | Mona Zahir

Buddhism And Animal Ethics

An exploration of Buddhist philosophy and how those ideas translate to animal ethics, including ethical veg*nism. READ MORE

Apr 20 2018 | Owen Rogers

Exploring Animal Advocacy And The ‘Radical Flank Effect’

Using the Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC) campaign as a case study, this paper explores the concept of the "Radical Flank Effect" and how more extreme forms of advocacy define the center. READ MORE

Apr 19 2018 | Owen Rogers

Compassion Vs. Contamination: Cultural Differences In Vegetarianism

A study looking at the philosophical underpinnings of Euro-American and Indian vegetarians finds some key differences in how both groups think of their eating practice. READ MORE

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