Showing papers on "Animal welfare published in 1970"
01 Jan 1970
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Journal Article•
TL;DR: In this article, a wild animal for the purposes of the present discussion is defined as an animal that is protected by state law. But this definition does not cover the killing of wild animals in defense of person or property.
Abstract: According to the philosophy of natural rights espoused by Lockenand, Montesquieu, every man has certain inalienable rights which arenfundamental to his nature. One of the most important of these inchoatenrights is the right to defend one's person and property.' Does this rightnextend to the killing of wild animals in defense of person or property?nA wild animal for the purposes of the present discussion is definednas an animal that is protected by state...
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