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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

I'm sure we could do a much better job of ensuring the humane treatment of our laboratory animals--but at this point it's very difficult even to start the discussion. It "guarantees humane treatment?" Of course, "That's not to say dogs didn't have their niche in biomedicine. Maybe on paper.

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 8 of 13

Animal Ethics

In any case, which various political strategies would be most efficient for achieving humane treatment of animals is an empirical question. The trouble is, of course, that it is not clear what tacit approval is supposed to mean. Tags: Moral Vegetarianism. KBJ: Martin acts as though each of us can do only one thing.