Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Using a mousetrap can be justified by defense of self or property (though there are more humane ways of getting rid of pests). This shows that Kristof has not given much serious thought to the topic of the moral status of animals. Eating meat and using mousetraps are as different (morally speaking) as night and day.

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Animal Ethics

JULY 7, 2009

The Argument from Animal Rights A stronger argument is made by people who maintain that animals have rights. In particular, it has been argued that animals have a right to life. So, even if animals are killed painlessly and raised for food in humane ways, it is wrong to kill them.

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Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 23, 2006

Jonathan Hubbell, a philosophy major at the University of Texas at Arlington, is the newest member of the Animal Ethics blog, and once again, I would like to welcome him aboard. Those who have doubts as to whether or not factory farming really is inhumane can view the graphic but accurate documentary "Meet Your Meat" here or here.

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