Animal Liberation by Peter Singer - Test
  • 1. Which principle does Singer apply to the treatment of animals?
A) Speciesism
B) Human superiority
C) Natural rights
D) Equal consideration of interests
  • 2. What concept does Singer criticize for justifying animal suffering?
A) Animalism
B) Speciesism
C) Utilitarianism
D) Anthropocentrism
  • 3. In the context of animal liberation, what does 'sentience' refer to?
A) The capacity to feel pain and pleasure
B) Natural intelligence levels
C) The presence of complex social structures
D) The ability to reason
  • 4. What philosophical influence shaped Singer's views in 'Animal Liberation'?
A) Kant's deontology
B) Utilitarian philosophy of Jeremy Bentham
C) Aristotelian virtue ethics
D) Rousseau's social contract theory
  • 5. In 'Animal Liberation', what is one of the main industries criticized by Singer?
A) Wildlife conservation
B) Pet breeding
C) Animal rescue organizations
D) Factory farming
  • 6. According to Singer, what moral obligation do humans have regarding animals?
A) Only protect pets
B) Ignore their needs
C) Reduce suffering
D) Dominate them
  • 7. What is a key argument Singer makes for vegetarianism?
A) Economic reasons
B) Avoiding unnecessary suffering
C) Cultural traditions
D) Health benefits
  • 8. What is a common criticism of Singer's stance on animal liberation?
A) It underestimates animal intelligence.
B) It ignores intellectual evidence.
C) It overlooks certain human interests.
D) It promotes human suffering.
  • 9. What impact did 'Animal Liberation' have when it was published?
A) It had little to no impact.
B) It profoundly influenced the animal rights movement.
C) It discouraged animal welfare advocacy.
D) It was only popular among scientists.
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