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Animal Protection Law and Ethics
The first animal protection law was born in the early 19th century. The history of animal protection law is a history filled with norms and controversies about the relationship between humans and animals. These historical records of norms and controversies allow us to reflect on our ethical relationship with animals: Why are certain animals included for protection in Macau's "Animal Protection Law," while others are excluded? What constitutes harm to animals by humans, and what is the rationale behind being able to slaughter pigs but not beat dogs? In many court precedents, judges have used "unnecessary suffering" as the criterion for measuring animal cruelty. Where does this standard come from? Norms are inscribed in the legal code; controversies can only be found in traces. Recording both and cross-examining them, you will discover that the history of animal protection law is also a history of animal ethics.
Xie Xiaoyang Holds a PhD in Philosophy from Université Paris 8, currently a lecturer in the Department of Communication at the University of Macau. For many years, she has been engaged in advocating for animal rights practice and research, believing that research across different disciplines and thinking from various social positions can better understand the relationship between humans and animals. Her articles related to animals are included in "Redefining 'The Other': The Transformation of Human-Animal Relationships" and "You Must Change Your Life." She has long written analytical and commentary articles, published in media outlets in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan such as Ming Pao, Hong Kong Economic Journal, New Generation, and Contemporary Animal Thoughts. She has recently published a new book, Domestication and Desire: A Dark History of Human-Animal Relationships.
Chen Tingting Documentary filmmaker, one of the directors of the animal protection documentary Heartbeat.
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