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John Passmore (1914-2004) on the Moral Status of Animals

Animal Ethics

One restriction on the absolutism of man's rule over Nature is now generally accepted: moral philosophers and public opinion agree that it is morally impermissible to be cruel to animals. Controversies no doubt remain.

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John Passmore (1914-2004) on the History of Animal Cruelty

Animal Ethics

Moral philosophers began to regard it as an obvious truth that it is wrong to treat animals cruelly. It should be observed, however, that if our analysis of the situation is correct, then this change in moral attitude resulted in a restriction of rights rather than an extension of them.

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Tom Regan on the Animal-Rights Movement

Animal Ethics

Moral philosophy is no substitute for political action. It is simply projustice, insisting only that the scope of justice be seen to include respect for the rights of animals. How we change the dominant misconception of animals—indeed, whether we change it—is to a large extent a political question. Still, it can make a contribution.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

10,000 Birds

Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Fox Sparrow – Passerella iliaca. Finca Hamadryas. 09 Jan 2016. Swainson’s Flycatcher – Myiarchus swainsoni. Parque do Ibirapuera. 14 Mar 2016. Panama Flycatcher – Myiarchus panamensis. 24 Apr 2016. Ash-throated Flycatcher – Myiarchus cinerascens. La Paz, Mexico.

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Combined Beats’ List – August

10,000 Birds

Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Fox Sparrow – Passerella iliaca. Finca Hamadryas. 09 Jan 2016. Swainson’s Flycatcher – Myiarchus swainsoni. Parque do Ibirapuera. 14 Mar 2016. Panama Flycatcher – Myiarchus panamensis. 24 Apr 2016. Ash-throated Flycatcher – Myiarchus cinerascens. La Paz, Mexico.

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