Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 21, 2008
It represents an increase in the efficiency of the conversion of solar energy from plant to human biomass, and thus, by bypassing animal intermediates, increases available food resources for human beings. The shift is a downward one on the trophic pyramid, which in effect shortens those food chains terminating with man.
Animal Ethics
AUGUST 1, 2008
If the land ethic were only a means of managing nature for the sake of man, misleadingly phrased in moral terminology, then man would be considered as having an ultimate value essentially different from that of his "resources."
Animal Ethics
JUNE 4, 2009
In fact, animals used for food do suffer a great deal. Now there is no doubt that the actual treatment of animals used for food is immoral, that animals are made to suffer needlessly. Now there is no doubt that the actual treatment of animals used for food is immoral, that animals are made to suffer needlessly.
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