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On Altruism and Compassion in Economic Systems

Animal Person

Next year's Mind and Life Conference is called "Altruism and Compassion in Economic Systems: A Dialogue Between Economics, Neuroscience and Contemplative Sciences." But can we really imagine an economic system that delivers prosperity and welfare, or is competition an unavoidable consequence of the human race?

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On "Compassion," "Nonviolence" and "Justice"

Animal Person

Both animal rights groups and animal welfare groups use "compassion" frequently. Compassion" has been so diluted that most people don't bat an eyelash at the idea of " compassionate carnivores." Because I've been thinking about the evolution of my own thinking--and languaging--regarding animal rights.

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On Project Treadstone and Welfare, OED-Style

Animal Person

I'm proud to say that Project Treadstone is a nearly-well-oiled machine thanks to the compassion and willingness to help that I have encountered by almost everyone I've encountered regarding the cats at the site. Welfare Angus has requested the Oxford English Dictionary' s description of the history of the word welfare.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

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The Conflict Between Animal Welfare and Agribusiness

Critter News

Compassion is perceived to hurt profits. This article pretty much sums up how the two agendas are simply at cross-purposes. It spotlights the Humane Society, but I think it's a pretty universal comparison.

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Note to Those Wanting Promotion: Pay Attention

Animal Person

And that's when I get e-mails like this: Dear Mary I’m Caroline and I’m one of the Supporter Services team members for Compassion in World Farming. Having read your blogs I thought you might like to hear about Compassion in World Farming’s Bake with Compassion fundraising week. But that was back in 2006. Eat More Veal?

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Manila Zoo Sounds Like a Nasty Place

Critter News

They are working with local animal welfare groups on this issue. Opponents like to think that animal welfare is only an issue in developed countries amongst the white middle class. Tags: animal welfar zoo PETA phillipines. PETA is trying to prevent more animals going to the Manila Zoo. Good for them. That's not true.

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