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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

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Reptiles that are not treated ethically simply do not make good pets. And their behavior is completely consistent with what we would understand as "animal sentience. But just because these are snakes, this event is getting very little coverage. Their behavior is very, very dependent upon how they are treated.

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Earth Day Lecture

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Since a number of "Animal Ethics" readers reside in the northern Illinois area, I thought I would call your attention to an exciting lecture that is taking place on Northern Illinois University's campus. She specializes in Environmental Ethics, Human-Animal Ethics, and Moral Psychology. Jenni, Ph.D.

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Leonard Nelson (1882-1927) on Interspecific Justice

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In no event is it permissible to regard the animal's interest as inferior without good reason, and to proceed to injure it. Leonard Nelson , System of Ethics , trans. After such proof has been supplied, we must ask further on which side lies the preponderant interest.

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Beefsteak

Animal Ethics

Charming little events, really"—that's the impression one gets from Lukas's article. Self-interested health considerations aside, wouldn't it be better and fairer to celebrate and encourage "political meet-and-greet" events that are open to both men and women ? that don't involve the callous disregard of animal interests.

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R. G. Frey on Egoism and Utilitarianism

Animal Ethics

For, at least as both are usually construed, the only major difference between ethical egoism and act-utilitarianism is that the egoist is concerned with maximizing utility in his own case, so that only consequences which affect him bear upon the rightness and wrongness of his acts.

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From the Mailbag

Animal Ethics

Keith, I am writing today to ask for your help in raising awareness about the 2011 Walk for Farm Animals, a series of fun, community-focused events taking place in more than 35 cities across North America this fall to promote kindness to animals and raise vital funds to support the lifesaving work of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal (..)

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From the Mailbag

Animal Ethics

Keith, On Sunday, October 4, Farm Sanctuary held the largest Walk for Farm Animals in New York City history. Nearly 700 registrants converged on Central Park, making the event quite possibly the largest gathering of people standing in solidarity with farm animals ever.