The Philosopher Tom Regan

question 33

Multiple Choice

The philosopher Tom Regan

• A)claims that no impartial morally sensitive person could approve of the treatment of animals in factory farms if he or she knew what was going on.
• B)argues against the use of governmental regulations to control the actions of businesses.
• C)believes that the FTC should be abolished.
• D)denies that non-human animals have any moral rights.

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