Abstract
This chapter explains the opinions of philosophers on farm animal welfare. Many philosophers use ethical reasoning in their arguments, arguing that there are inconsistencies in how people perceive the suffering of humans, and suffering among different kinds of animals. Animal activists point out that often humans treat animal suffering as significantly less important than that of humans. This perception has been confirmed by several research studies which conclude that animal welfare is of little concern to the average American consumer. In short, Americans either do not care about the lives of farm animals. However, they seek to ensure that farm animals do not undergo excess torment. Thus, the issue is not whether hens and hogs are happier in one system or another but whether they suffer in one system or another.
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