Animal Person
JUNE 1, 2009
In each case, "rational man" had to rethink human identity ¯ his species identity common to all other humans, or rather, all those counted as "human" and as part of the valuer´s community. Mockingbirds bear a grudge against particular people (guardian.co.uk). Humanized' mice speak volumes (scienceblog.com).
Animal Person
NOVEMBER 21, 2010
It has entertaining stories, includes animals people care about because they like them (and also addresses that concept), and it describes how the numbers of various species decreased to the point of being classified as "endangered" or worse. It's a great primer on extinction and conservation for the layperson.
Animal Ethics
FEBRUARY 15, 2009
Vegan vegetarians who eat only vegetables, fruit, and nuts do not completely remove all microorganisms from their food, even with repeated cleaning. One might first ask, “Why does higher intelligence mean that one species is more valuable than other species?” What Meat Should Not Be Eaten? What is forbidden meat?
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