20 May 2005
Aula UvA

Twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, Tom Regan has published more than 20 books and is widely regarded as the intellectual leader of the animal rights movement. His seminal work – The Case for Animal Rights – provides the philosophical underpinning for this ongoing debate.

Regan is emeritus professor of philosophy at North Carolina State University. He has earned acclaim and awards for his writing, teaching and filmmaking. His most recent publication is last year's Empty Cages: Facing the Challenge of Animal Rights. Tracy Metz, journalist for the NRC Handelsblad, will present and moderate the evening. Organized by the John Adams Institute in cooperation with the Universiteit van Amsterdam and the Stichting Varkens in Nood. Reserve tickets online via www.john-adams.nl or (non-members) at www.aub.nl or by phoning 0900-0191.