Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. It is argued that the killing and eating of meat indirectly tends to brutalize people. I have argued that there is no incompatibility between being a nonvegetarian and advocating the painless and humane treatment of animals.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Morals Inhumane Meat 40

Animal Person

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Because I've been thinking about the evolution of my own thinking--and languaging--regarding animal rights. Both animal rights groups and animal welfare groups use "compassion" frequently. Then again, so do people who kill animals for a living. After all, they "love" the animals they kill.

Compassion 100

Compassion Psychology Tnr Vegan 100

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. Most moral vegetarians list fish and fowl as animals one should not eat. First, it may be argued that only animals who can feel pain are not to be eaten. Killing a hog can be avoided. What Meat Should Not Be Eaten?

Morals 40

Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40