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Write a note on the 'rights theory' of Tom Regan.
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Tom Regan's rights theory is a significant contribution to applied ethics, particularly in the context of animal rights. Regan argues that certain beings, both human and non-human, possess inherent value simply by virtue of being subjects-of-a-life, meaning they have beliefs, desires, perceptions, memory, and a sense of the future. This intrinsic value grants them moral rights that cannot be overridden simply for the sake of utility or human interests. Unlike utilitarian approaches, which justify actions based on outcomes or overall happiness, Regan’s theory emphasizes that moral consideration is owed to individuals as ends in themselves, not merely as
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