Prof. Gary Francione is Board of Governors Distinguished Professor of Law and Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Scholar of Law and Philosophy.
Website: https://law.rutgers.edu/directory/view/francion
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Veganism-Matters-Critical-Perspectives/dp/0231199619
Summary:
In this interview, professor Gary Francione presents his abolitionist approach to animal rights, emphasizing the need to abolish animal exploitation rather than regulate it. He criticizes the messaging of corporate welfare organizations within the animal movement, arguing that their alternatives, such as cage-free eggs, fall short of addressing animal cruelty. Francione believes that if someone truly cares about animals, they should not consume any products derived from animal exploitation. He also challenges the notion that certain cognitive capacities determine moral significance, arguing that sentience alone is sufficient for personhood.
