
Expanding our moral circle
Philosopher's Zone
Exploring Ethics and Animal Suffering
This chapter examines David Foster Wallace's essay 'Consider the Lobster,' exploring the ethical dilemmas surrounding the treatment of lobsters during a festival. It highlights Wallace's evolution from a food writer to a moral philosopher, encouraging listeners to reflect on the complexities of human-animal relationships and the issue of sentience in food consumption.
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