Animal Person

APRIL 1, 2010

I realize that in writing about "old speciesism" I failed to define this term that Dunayer uses. I think of "old speciesism" as analogous to racism and sexism in that it is exploitation based on species. The advocacy component of old speciesism isn't the campaign to end that exploitation, however.

Speciesism 100

Speciesism Apes Advocacy Salamander 100

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 9, 2009

He is the author of several books, including Atheism: A Philosophical Justification (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1990) and The Case Against Christianity (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1991). I use different books in my courses to keep things interesting for me.) At no point will we speculate about Martin’s motives.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Morals Meat Vegan 40

Animal Person

MARCH 9, 2010

And now that I've read Animal Equality and begun Speciesism , I think I know why. I'd rather extend moral consideration to something that can't suffer than fail to extend it to someone who can" (154). Tags: Activism Books Ethics Language. Using who for every creature with a nervous system avoids dismissing any sentient being.

Animal 100

Animal Vivisection Speciesism Puppies 100