University, USA.
"This well-written, accessible book makes a powerful case for ending the exploitation of domesticated animals. It's also the first book of its kind to seriously discuss the incredibly important problem of wild animal suffering. Wild animals need our help, too, and the animal rights movement needs this book."
Kyle Johannsen, Trent University, Canada and author of Wild Animal Ethics."Clearly written, powerfully argued and thoroughly researched, this book launches a major challenge to the current speciesist paradigm, accompanying its reader along the exciting path of a personal transformation which cannot but foreshadow a commitment to a larger social transformation."
Paola Cavilieri, Philosopher and author of The Great Ape Project: Equality Beyond Humanity."In his excellently argued book
Making a Stand for Animals, Oscar Horta presents a comprehensive analysis of speciesism and outlines how we can most effectively change the plight of animals - both domesticated and wild ones. His accessible book is a must-read for anyone interested in the question of what we owe to animals."
Angela Martin, Department of Philosophy, University of Basel, Switzerland."Making a Stand for Animals is a stimulating and illuminating introduction to animal ethics. It offers a highly accessible and engaging reading for newcomers as well as an insightful approach for readers with more experience thinking about the topic."
Núria Almirón, Professor & Researcher, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain and Co-Director, UPF-Centre for Animal Ethics"Horta's
Making a Stand for Animals reads much like a modern-day
Animal Liberation. Horta's writing combines the logic of a professional philosopher with the engaging style of a work of fiction. His arguments are lucid and compelling; the descriptions of industrial animal harms are vivid. Not all will agree with Horta's conclusions - the vast majority of humans consume animal products. But sentience, and avoiding speciesism, demand that we should be challenged by his ideas to rethink our own practices.
Steven P. McCulloch, Senior Lecturer in Human Animal Studies, University of Winchester, UK
