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Where Does Entertainment Begin and End?

Animal Person

For generations in the past, the story of animals came from their collective wisdom and heritage, from what we might call their myths and legends. Juluri's focus on animals used to entertain humans is intentional and speaks to the legal battle he refers to. What do you think?

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On Nonhuman Animals and Human Babies

Animal Person

Because we planned to adopt I had been researching eco-friendly, vegan nursery items but had yet to purchase a thing. Instead, in 24 hours (Saturday the 26th), I collected secondhand everything locally, and then friends brought clothing and other supplies from when their little girls and boys were newborns.

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Prima Facie vs. Ultima Facie Wrongness

Animal Ethics

He clearly thinks that it is wrong to cause animals to suffer unnecessarily, but he appears to be somewhat ambivalent about killing animals (provided the killing is carried out humanely). I suspect that underlying his thinking here is a common rationalization that many of my students initially embrace. Running time: 12 Minutes.