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From the Mailbag

Animal Ethics

If you'll indulge me I would like to compliment you on your blog. I've been an ethical vegan for 12 years; for me it was a straightforward transition. Animal Ethics helps me formalize my position so I can be a more effective advocate. I'm sure your blog helps many people contemplating vegetarianism/veganism.

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Deliciously Vegan!

Animal Ethics

Many, if not most, of the meat eaters I know are deeply concerned about the fact that the animals they eat are raised in factory farm conditions. They realize that factory farming is inhumane. If you want to see just how delectable vegan food can be, check out the Walking the Vegan Line blog. Be prepared.

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Introducing Myself

Animal Ethics

First of all, I would like to thank Keith for inviting me to be a part of this blog. Currently, I am very interested in social and political philosophy and ethical issues. I felt a strong sense of connection to the ideas of Peter Singer while taking Ethics from Keith. Hi there, I'm Jonathan. So, I took the plunge.

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An Affront to the Idea of Family

Animal Person

And they certainly wouldn't hurt anybody; that's what those big factory farms do that aren't owned by families. But now I think about all of that being done to my daughter and I must say the disgust I experience at the notion that a family farm is somehow a wholesome place is a bit overwhelming. But so are family farms.

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Prima Facie vs. Ultima Facie Wrongness

Animal Ethics

Jonathan Hubbell, a philosophy major at the University of Texas at Arlington, is the newest member of the Animal Ethics blog, and once again, I would like to welcome him aboard. In his fresh and candid first post (available here ), Jonathan admitted that he is struggling with the issue of ethical vegetarianism.