Classical utilitarianism

How effectively do Singer and Regan’s animal ethics overcome the anthropocentrism of classical utilitarianism
and deontology respectively? Answer by using what you have learnt from the following texts:

  • C. Bennet, 'Utilitarianism'
  • P. Singer, ‘Equality for Animals?’
  • C. Bennet, 'Kantian Ethics'
  • T. Regan, ‘The Case for Animal Rights.’

Sample Solution