Question

At least some animals have rights because of their important similarities with humans (e.g., ability to feel pain, have desires about the future, etc.).

Options:
a) Anthropocentrism - Animals possess human-like qualities
b) Sentience - Animals' ability to experience pain justifies rights
c) Natural Rights - All living beings have inherent rights
d) None of the above

Answer 1

Animals have rights due to their ability to feel pain and have desires about the future, known as sentience.

Step-by-step explanation:

At least some animals have rights because of their important similarities with humans, such as the ability to feel pain and have desires about the future. This concept is known as sentience. Sentience refers to the capacity of animals to have subjective experiences, including the ability to experience pain. This ability justifies their rights and recognition as beings deserving of moral consideration.