Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 14, 2009
I foresee a day, perhaps not far in the future, in which it is illegal to raise cows, pigs, and other animals for food. The ground for this will not be animal welfare, as you might expect, but environmentalism. Individual animals, qua sentient beings, have intrinsic value. Others will do so for health reasons.
Animal Person
AUGUST 16, 2011
On page 172, when Herzog writes, “I am conflicted over many moral issues involving animals,” I respond, “No kidding!” The campaign to moralize meat has largely been a failure. You’re right, it is horrible! So why the hell do you continue to participate in the killing of chickens for food, yet cockfighting is no longer on your list?”
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