The Ethics of Fur: Religious, Cultural, and Legal Perspectives

The ethics of fur production is now morally problematic due to its unnecessary suffering and availability of alternative clothing. This book encourages the anti-fur movement and provides insights into the history, culture, and political arguments for and against fur.

Format: Hardback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

This groundbreaking work is the first comprehensive exploration of the ethics surrounding fur production. While it is true that the fur trade has a long and complex history, the contemporary practice of killing animals for nonessential purposes, such as adornment, fashion, or vanity, is widely regarded as morally problematic. The argument for utility, which claims that fur production provides economic benefits and job opportunities, simply does not hold up when weighed against the suffering of animals.

Alternative clothing options, such as synthetic fabrics and vegan leather, are readily available, durable, and significantly less costly. Moreover, we now have compelling evidence that animals exploited for fur are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain and suffering. Therefore, causing them harm or subjecting them to suffering is, arguably, intrinsically wrong.

The primary objective of this volume is to foster and advance the ethical, political, and legislative initiatives currently underway to combat the fur trade. We believe that this movement is crucial in protecting animal welfare and promoting a more compassionate and sustainable society.

This book offers valuable insights into the history, culture, and political arguments for and against fur. It will be of interest to scholars, students, and individuals engaged in the debate, as well as those who are simply seeking to better understand this complex issue.

We are grateful to our eighteen contributors for leading the way in exploring the ethical dimensions of fur production. Their contributions have made a significant impact, and we hope that this book will inspire further action and dialogue in the years to come.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666937947