Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. The Argument from Human Grain Shortage All of the clearly moral arguments for vegetarianism given so far have been in terms of animal rights and suffering. It is doubtful that the best approach to conserving grain is to become a vegetarian.

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Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

5, 2009 To the Editor: I ate my last hamburger last night. You will enjoy a much better meal and can safely cook it to your preferred doneness, although it will cost more. Coli Shows Flaws in Ground Beef Inspection System ” (front page, Oct. 4): Your article about E. Victoria Bridgehampton, N.Y., Serge Scherbatskoy Arcata, Calif.,

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Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 23, 2006

In his fresh and candid first post (available here ), Jonathan admitted that he is struggling with the issue of ethical vegetarianism. Of course, when hamburgers aren't at stake, most of us think that it would be morally wrong to kill an animal for no good reason. They are alive and well. Is eating meat necessary for optimal health?

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