Ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering. Animal Rights: Total Liberation
In contrast, ( The Case for Animal Rights , 1983) rejected the utilitarian calculus. He argued that if animals are "subjects-of-a-life," we cannot trade their suffering for human pleasure. He explicitly defended the rights view : animals possess moral rights that prohibit their use entirely. Regan argued that welfare reforms are a trap; they make the public feel comfortable with exploitation ("happy meat") and thus delay abolition. He explicitly defended the rights view : animals
These compounding factors have fueled the explosive growth of the alternative protein market. The development of plant-based meats and cellular agriculture (cultivated or lab-grown meat) offers a capitalistic solution to the ethical dilemma, allowing consumers to bypass the slaughterhouse without altering their dietary preferences. Conclusion: Bridging the Gap ( The Case for Animal Rights