This article attempts a preliminary exploration of the relationship between a broadly understood leftist and progressive thought and the ideas of animal rights, along with the demands of pro-animal abolitionism. It presents and analyzes a range of perspectives from scholars and intellectuals critically examining the state of human-animal relations. The ideological foundations of dominant forms of leftist thought are discussed, as well as the current social norm and the status of animals resulting from it, and their impact on the ability of a political class to adopt radical positions. The article also examines a social change strategy known as pragmatic abolitionism, which accepts certain interim solutions as steps toward an ultimate goal. Finally, it addresses and analyzes the scope of policy demands within the Polish left-wing circles.
English
Русский
Język Polski