(prevention and rapid treatment).

In the 21st century, the relationship between humans and non-human animals is under greater scrutiny than ever before. From factory farming and cosmetic testing to wildlife conservation and pet ownership, our ethical obligations toward other species have moved from the fringe of philosophical debate to the center of mainstream society. Two terms frequently surface in these discussions: and animal rights .

Think of welfare as the "Humane Society" approach. It has won real victories: the ban on cosmetic testing on animals in the EU, the phase-out of battery cages for chickens in several US states, and the recognition of animals as sentient beings in the legal codes of countries like France and New Zealand.

Animals are often viewed as property, but their treatment is strictly legislated to prevent unnecessary cruelty. 2. Animal Rights: Moral Equality