(1964) by Ruth Harrison: This book first exposed the "factory farming" of food animals, leading directly to major legal reforms regarding intensive farming. Animal Liberation
Animal welfare is a utilitarian concept. It accepts that humans will use animals for food, research, work, clothing, and entertainment. However, it imposes a moral obligation to minimize suffering during that use. The core tenet of welfare is the "Five Freedoms," developed by the British Farm Animal Welfare Council in 1965: (1964) by Ruth Harrison: This book first exposed