Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

There's a vague sense that perhaps he cares about the dogs or thinks that what he does to them might present an ethical dilemma, but the overwhelming feeling is that it's all worth it. It "guarantees humane treatment?" Isn't it better for science, and more humane, to use just one animal? Maybe on paper.

Animal Welfare 100

Animal Welfare Monkeys Animal Welfare Act Vivisection 100

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 2, 2008

We pay lip service to more humane treatment of the animals that we eat, but how many of us look beyond the label on the package of chicken cutlets? Kristof is attuned to issues of human suffering and injustice. Unfortunately, that is unlikely to happen any time soon.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Factory Farm Factory Farming 40

Animal Ethics

JUNE 4, 2009

In any case, which various political strategies would be most efficient for achieving humane treatment of animals is an empirical question. It’s a matter of expending one’s resources in accordance with one’s values. Vegetarianism is not obviously the best strategy, and its worth would have to be shown.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Morals Protest Protesting 40