10,000 Birds
MAY 14, 2022
A couple weeks ago, a few local birders were fortunate to participate in just such a conjunction when they saw a Hudsonian Godwit at the shorebird hotspot of Punta Morales. It meant that we could either just go back home or drive nearly two hours north to Punta Morales. We weighed our options.
Animal Ethics
JANUARY 21, 2009
For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. SOME PROBLEMS OF MORAL VEGETARIANISM With respect to traditional moral vegetarianism some problems immediately come to the fore. What animals is it morally wrong to eat? But what is the extent of the universal moral principle?
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Animal Ethics
APRIL 16, 2009
For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. One might assume—although again this assumption may not be jusitified [sic]—that Mr. One might assume—although again this assumption may not be jusitified [sic]—that Mr. Morse was using this consideration as a moral argument for vegetarianism.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
The rewards of training a dog to perform a new trick, for example, can teach kids the importance of perseverance. Caring for a pet can bring pleasure and help boost your morale and optimism. Studies have also shown that pets can help calm hyperactive or overly aggressive kids. It can stimulate a child’s imagination and curiosity.
Animal Person
JUNE 20, 2009
And they were, before they stopped their train of thought prior to it reaching its most important station. They have no moral justification for taking the lives of the nonhumans other than that certain humans like the taste of their flesh but don't want to do the killing themselves. It’s how we treat humans, too.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 3, 2014
Allegedly, the German reunification had a boosting effect on the morale of this German national symbol and the species decided to show its support by increasing incredibly fast ever since. The following image of an immature bird was taken by me (on my birthday) in July 2008 not far from said possible breeding location, so who knows?
Animal Ethics
AUGUST 4, 2008
Philosophers are trained to do this. If I can show you that one of your moral principles entails that it's wrong to eat meat, then, to avoid contradiction, you must either abandon the principle or abstain from meat. The answer is that not everyone has thought through the implications of his or her values.
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