Oscar Horta

Oscar Horta‏‎ is a prominent philosopher and animal rights advocate. He is a professor in the Department of Philosophy and Anthropology at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Horta is known for his work in animal ethics, speciesism, and wild animal suffering.

Early Life and Education

Horta was born and raised in Spain. He pursued his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in philosophy at the University of Santiago de Compostela. His doctoral thesis focused on the moral consideration of nonhuman animals, a topic that would become central to his later work.

Career

Horta began his academic career at the University of Santiago de Compostela, where he continues to teach. His research primarily focuses on the moral consideration of nonhuman animals, arguing against speciesism and advocating for the recognition of animal rights.

In addition to his academic work, Horta is a co-founder of Animal Ethics, a non-profit organization that aims to provide information and promote discussion on issues related to animal ethics. He has also written extensively on the topic of wild animal suffering, arguing that humans have a moral obligation to intervene in nature to reduce the suffering of wild animals.

Publications

Horta has published numerous articles and books on animal ethics. His most notable works include "Debating Procreation: Is It Wrong To Reproduce?" and "Unfit for the Future: The Need for Moral Enhancement". He is also a regular contributor to the journal Journal of Animal Ethics.

Recognition

Horta's work has been recognized by various organizations and publications. He was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts for his contributions to animal ethics.

See Also

• Animal rights
• Speciesism
• Wild animal suffering