Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Let us think of the more moral members of society as a moral elite, much as the generality of scientists form a scientific elite. I hope I do not need to stress that such a moral elite must not be confused with a social or intellectual elite. I am myself not so heroic. I eat eggs though they may come from battery hens.

Morals 40

Morals Whales Whaling Chickens 40

Animal Person

JUNE 20, 2009

The voice of Temple Grandin is of course the foundation. But of course the success of the author in manipulating the reader depends on the reader's belief that the paradox is indeed "ostensible.". And I guess this is where the pro-death penalty people might have an argument. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Potent if symbolic?

Slaughter 100

Slaughter Slaughtered Cows Meat 100

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Not in words, of course, but they can answer in ways that we can understand if we are paying attention. The idea that eggs from free-range chickens are somehow morally superior to other eggs is, frankly, weird. To the Editor: Re “ Don’t Presume to Know a Pig’s Mind ” (Op-Ed, Feb. But we can ask, and they can answer.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Gestation Crates Gestation 40