20 Questions
Which term best describes those who believe that animals should have moral and/or legal rights?
Animal rights advocates
What is the primary goal of the animal rights movement?
To seek an end to the rigid moral and legal distinction between human and non-human animals
What do utilitarian liberationists argue based on utilitarian grounds?
Animals' suffering must be taken into account in any moral philosophy
Who is known for advocating that animals possess moral rights?
Tom Regan
What is the term used to describe the form of discrimination where animals are excluded from moral consideration?
Speciesism
What is the main focus of the reformist movement within the animal rights faction?
Soliciting donations and gaining media representation
Which individual is associated with the abolitionist faction in the animal rights movement?
Gary Francione
What approach does the direct action or militant faction take in the animal rights movement?
Property damage, animal releases, intimidation, and direct violence
What factor led to the formation of veganarchists according to the text?
Critique of capitalism and mass exploitation
Which key event raised public awareness about slaughterhouse operations according to the text?
Upton Sinclair's 1906 novel The Jungle
What is the primary goal of the animal rights movement?
To recognize and protect the individual interests of non-human animals
What is the term used to describe the form of discrimination where animals are excluded from moral consideration?
Speciesism
Who is known for advocating that animals possess moral rights?
Tom Regan
Which term best describes those who believe that animals should have moral and/or legal rights?
Animal rights advocates
What factor led to the formation of veganarchists according to the text?
Raising awareness about slaughterhouse operations
What is the primary focus of the mainstream faction within the animal rights movement?
Soliciting donations and gaining media representation
Which approach characterizes the activities of the abolitionist faction in the animal rights movement?
Relying on nonviolent education and moral persuasion
What is the key characteristic of the direct action or militant faction's activities in the animal rights movement?
Engaging in property damage and direct violence to bring about change
What is the primary goal of veganarchists according to the text?
Critiquing capitalism for mass exploitation of humans, nonhumans, and the environment
What is the main approach of the animal rights movement's reformist or mainstream faction towards animals?
Utilizing activities that include moral shocks
Test your knowledge about the animal rights movement with this quiz covering its history, goals, and key figures. Learn about the terms and factions within the movement, and the principles that guide animal liberationists.
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