Peter Singer and animal rights

Religious education

Stewardship versus dominion

Khalifah: Muslim perspectives on the Earth

Tikkun Olam and the role of personal responsibility

Pope Francis and the Laudato Si' encyclical

Mary Midgley and why animals matter

In this unit pupils will investigate how worldviews adapt teaching in the light of contemorary concerns. They will examine how Christians and Jews have responded to ideas of dominion with a focus on responsibility for the earth. They will examine attitudes to animals and Islamic ideas of reason.

Changing world: How should the Earth's resources be used?

Discussion of food production involving animals.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Peter Singer believes in {{}}, meaning we should consider the interests of all beings, not just humans.

What does Singer say really matters when thinking about animals?

Animals are often killed for their {{}}, even when it is not needed for survival.

It causes harm to the animal for human pleasure.

Why might using animals for entertainment be speciesist?

False - some philosophers think about animals too.

False - philosophy ignores all moral questions.

Philosophers only think about issues related to humans.

What law covers how zoos treat animals in the UK?

When did humans first start keeping pets?

Peter Singer and animal rights

Lesson outcome

Content guidance