How will these resources help you?

As of 2021, there are 33 countries that recognise non-human sentience worldwide. The distinction between sentience and non-sentience is difficult to unpick – lessons on the moral status of animals can range from dualism and ensoulment to behavioural psychology and self-awareness. The resources suggested here offer a variety of perspectives on our moral responsibility towards the non-human world and include several case studies and thought experiments that help our students to challenge their own preconceived ideas.