Animal Person

DECEMBER 8, 2009

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?

Compassion 100

Compassion Emotional Science Ethics 100

Animal Ethics

APRIL 18, 2007

Since a number of "Animal Ethics" readers reside in the northern Illinois area, I thought I would call your attention to an exciting lecture that is taking place on Northern Illinois University's campus. She specializes in Environmental Ethics, Human-Animal Ethics, and Moral Psychology. Jenni, Ph.D.

Illinois 40

Illinois Animal Ethics Ethics Morals 40

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 11, 2008

This would result in improved human health, decreased environmental destruction and better animal welfare. At the yearly Meat Marketing conference this summer in Nashville, the industry representatives seemed most worried about negative press concerning animal welfare; the words “global warming” were never even uttered.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Meat Animal Welfare 40