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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 11 of 13

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For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. The Argument from Human Grain Shortage All of the clearly moral arguments for vegetarianism given so far have been in terms of animal rights and suffering. Tags: Moral Vegetarianism. KBJ: I’m speechless.

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Jan Narveson on Moral Vegetarianism

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Human ingenuity is great, and undoubtedly a skilful vegetarian cook can come up with quite a panoply of delicious dishes.

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Animal Companions

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Here are three paragraphs from a recent essay by Roger Scruton : As I suggested, science provides authority for this weird morality only when clothed in moral doctrine. They put less weight on our “moral emotions,” such as embarrassment, remorse, guilt, and penitence. They’re comparatively undemanding.

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From Today's New York Times

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You will enjoy a much better meal and can safely cook it to your preferred doneness, although it will cost more. Coli Shows Flaws in Ground Beef Inspection System ” (front page, Oct. 4): Your article about E. There are many of these, survivors of the industrialization of our food supply, in most cities and towns across America.

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From the Mailbag

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When I do cook it (which is maybe once every two weeks), I try to be a responsible as possible. In other words, there are moral limits to science, as to law. So, how you would respond a person like me who cares for animal welfare, consciously stays away from the worse meat he can, and eats it mostly for cultural reasons.

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Make This the Year You Do Right by Animals

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And, of course, by experimenting with all sorts of new vegan dishes, you will be learning a new healthier way of cooking and eating. If you are like most people, you think that it is seriously morally wrong to contribute to unnecessary animal suffering. Free recipes can be found at The Vegan Chef and Vegan Connection.

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Resolve to Do Right by Animals in 2007!

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And, of course, by experimenting with all sorts of new vegan dishes, you will be learning a new healthier way of cooking and eating. If you are like most people, you think that it is seriously morally wrong to contribute to unnecessary animal suffering.

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