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Philip E. Devine on the Vegetarian's Dilemma

Animal Ethics

On the other hand, all the non-utilitarian principles which have been put forward turn out on inspection to have reference only to human beings. Devine seems to think that if humans cease eating meat, they will derive no pleasure from eating. Think of the difference between eating a hamburger and eating a veggie burger, for example.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Niman gives us is to pay attention to the source of meat products and what our mothers always told us: clean your plate. To the Editor: The claims Nicolette Hahn Niman makes for how greenhouse gases might be reduced while still eating meat may very well be true, and I do not have the expertise to challenge them. The best advice Ms.