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Rethinking Animal Consciousness Research to Prioritize Well-Being

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The authors critique the NY Declaration on Animal Consciousness, which does not denounce continued captivity and invasive research in the pursuit of animal consciousness markers. They argue that such research often increases animal suffering by accepting harmful practices. Instead, they propose a nonanthropocentric, ethical framework aligned with the Belmont Report's principle of beneficence, advocating for noninvasive methods in natural habitats. This approach prioritizes animal well-being, recognizing and safeguarding the intrinsic value of all conscious beings.

Source: Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics

DOI: 10.1017/s0963180124000501

Authors: Liv Baker, Barbara J. King, William S. Lynn

Institutions: Sarah Lawrence College, William & Mary, Clark University, George Perkins Marsh Institute

Language: English

Topic: Animal Law and Welfare

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450

OpenAlex ID: W4403845720

FWCI: 7.826

Cites: 23

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10