Philosophy
The Ethics of Animal Rights and Moral Standing
Quick fact
In 2014, a chimpanzee named Cecilia became the first non-human to be granted legal personhood by a court, recognized as a 'legal person' with rights to life and freedom.
Why this is interesting
You probably agree that torturing a dog is wrong—but can you explain why? And if you can, does that principle extend to a chicken or a snail?