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What do we owe animals?

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

Ethics of Animal Decision-Making

This chapter examines the ethical considerations surrounding human interventions in animal lives, such as sterilization and contraceptive methods, while questioning the concept of hypothetical consent among animals. It highlights the impact of human actions on ecosystems, challenging the idea of untouched wilderness and calling for proactive measures to ensure animal welfare. The discussion ultimately emphasizes the need to prioritize individual animal welfare over broader species preservation in our interactions with both domesticated and wild animals.

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