On humans and animals | Peter Singer, Mary Midgley
Philosophy For Our Times
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Rethinking Human Superiority: A Dialogue on Animals' Moral Status
Prominent philosophers Peter Singer and Mary Midgley engage in a thought-provoking discussion on challenging traditional ideologies that prioritize humans over animals. They delve into the historical justifications for humans' dominion over animals, advocating for utilitarianism as a philosophical lens to consider animals' interests and combat speciesism. The chapter explores ethical considerations surrounding fairness, justice, and the evolving attitudes towards animal treatment, highlighting the dangers of human exceptionalism and the need to provide animals with a life worth living.
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