Abstract
I propose an analogy between the thesis that animals have rights and David Lewis's commitment to modal realism. I argue that just as Lewis received incredulous stares that seem to justify rejecting his metaphysical hypothesis, so the thesis that animals have rights can be reasonably rejected. I consider the prospect challenging the considered beliefs on which that rejection depends, and ultimately offer a pessimistic conclusion.
Recommended Citation
Fischer, Bob
(2018)
"Animal Rights and Incredulous Stares,"
Between the Species:
Vol. 21:
Iss.
1, Article 9.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/bts/vol21/iss1/9