Animal Ethics

MARCH 8, 2009

For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. The last example suggests the difficulty of making a clear distinction between an animal part and an animal product. These people abstain from eggs and dairy products the production of which involves suffering for the animals.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Morals Suffering Vegan 40

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Developed in the post-frontier era, the NAMWC helped put a stop to wanton wildlife destruction in an era where many species were being hunted and trapped ruthlessly to the brink of extinction. ” This leads to obvious conflicts with the NAMWC prohibition against the frivolous killing and waste of wildlife.

Wildlife 247

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 247

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

The predicament in such a non-moral case will concern only the individual and a few associates. When the ultimate values concerned are moral ones, on the other hand, and more particularly altruistic ones, the case is different; for the individual in such a dilemma has all society on his conscience. It need not.

2000 40

2000 Morals Vivisection Science 40

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

In fact, a whole lot of semi-vegans can do much more for animals than the tiny number of people who are willing to give up all animal products and scrupulously read labels. If the goal is not moral perfection for ourselves, but the maximum benefit for animals, half-measures ought to be encouraged and appreciated. Wolves eat sheep.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Vegan Vegetarian 40

Animal Person

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Yet he spends time describing the miserable deaths of day-old male chicks and understands what happens in dairy production, and I assume he doesn't partake of anyone's eggs or milk. There's not enough evidence for an accusation of moral relativism, but for me the message is a mixed one. But why does he say "vegetarian?"

Factory Farm 100

Factory Farm Factory Farming Animal Vegan 100

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 24, 2006

They belong to the canine species Nyctereutes procyonoides. Each semester when I teach Contemporary Moral Issues, on the first day of class I begin with a survey. One of the questions on the survey is: "Is it morally permissible to kill animals for fur coats?" Just how do Chinese workers kill raccoon dogs?"

Fur 40

Fur Fur Industry HSUS Raccoons 40