Animalism

Pronunciation: /ˈænəməɫˈɪzəm/

Animalism (noun)

  1. The idea that animals have moral value and should be treated with care and respect.
  2. A view that human thinking and life are only physical processes, like those in animals.

Examples

  • Animalism is a belief about animals and how they should be treated.
  • Many people reject animalism because they think it ignores human needs.