Factory Farming Morals Vegetarian 
Animal Ethics
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
There is no doubt a good deal of truth in this last point as well, and we are here presented with a serious moral problem concerning the world food supply. But even this fails to establish a case for vegetarianism. Michael Fox , "'Animal Liberation': A Critique," Ethics 88 [January 1978]: 106-18, at 116-7)
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 7, 2008
According to Singer , the principle of the equal consideration of interests 'requires us to be vegetarians'. This is a moral principle, and states that 'the interests of every being affected by an action are to be taken into account and given the same weight as the like interests of any other being'.
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Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 18, 2006
I have always felt a sense of connection to animals since as far back as I can remember, and the current manner in which they are treated in factory farms disturbs me. Currently, I do not believe that killing an animal is prima facie morally wrong.
Animal Ethics
JANUARY 15, 2007
Hi Keith, I'm writing to request a copy of Andrew Tardiff's essay "Simplifying the Case for Vegetarianism." Once I put two and two together and realized where my food came from and the moral inconsistency of it all there was no turning back. I'm sure your blog helps many people contemplating vegetarianism/veganism.
Animal Ethics
NOVEMBER 6, 2009
However, I agree with Mr. Foer that factory farming has to go. Rather than eating dogs, we all ought to eat exclusively small-farmed, free-range meat. Arguments like "Let Them Eat Dog" caricatures the antifactory farm position, which is a shame because it's an important argument to hear.
Animal Person
OCTOBER 26, 2009
The good news is that if you know someone who needs to be schooled on all of the sordid details of factory farming, and appreciates good writing, this is a great book. He always refers to himself and his wife and his child as "vegetarian." But why does he say "vegetarian?" Ever, in fact.
Animal Ethics
JUNE 4, 2009
For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. Becoming a vegetarian is not merely a symbolic gesture. First, it is dubious that becoming a vegetarian would have much effect on present practice. In fact, animals used for food do suffer a great deal. causing a decline in U.S.
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