Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 18, 2006
I had a strong interest in science because of its reliance on reason and skepticism, which struck me as very good tools for truth seeking (which is ultimately what I am interested in). I simply believe that when animals are killed it ought to be for a good purpose, and in a manner that is respectful to their capacity to suffer.
Animal Ethics
JANUARY 20, 2008
Virtually everyone agrees that: (1) It is wrong to cause a conscious sentient animal to suffer for no good reason. Causing an animal to suffer for no good reason is cruel, and our ordinary commonsense morality tells us in no uncertain terms that cruelty is wrong. Most people hold that it is wrong to cause animals unnecessary suffering.
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