A disputa de narrativas no sistema capitalista: a ciência, as corporações e o sofrimento animal

Abstract

This dissertation aims to discuss, in the information context, relevant themes for the production of knowledge in the field of animal ethics and in this brings arguments that create empathy in human beings, expanding the circle of moral consideration and enabling the insertion of nonhuman animals in this set of conduct of the other. In addition to the dialogue on the instrumentalization of non-human animals conducted from a philosophical perspective, legal issues were discussed with the purpose of proposing the debate on the animal protection laws existing in Brazil and in countries where the issue of animal protection are more developed. The discussions take the perspective of authors who are reference in the subject as Peter Singer and Tom Regan: that nonhuman animals are beings endowed with sentience. Animal ethics involves animalist militants and researchers whose purpose is the reporting of speciesism and anthropocentrism as major compromisers of animal life on our planet. A very important aspect of the study was the dispute of narratives under capitalism; which monetizes information, knowledge and ideologies, as well as the industry lobby that exploits animal suffering. To maintain their status quo, such industries adopt diverse tactics, including misinformation, where even Science is appropriated as a promotional resource for their products. In this scenario, nonhuman animals are instrumentalized despite their suffering. The present study addresses the resources that citizens use as a strategy to overcome disinformation, which produces confusion and thus supports myths to stimulate consumption and justify the exploitation of animals. Following the logic of Bruno Latour's black box, we show how scientific paradigms can be questioned and reworked so that science is always in motion, and is not seen as a religious dogma or an absolute truth, but as an informational tool for society.