

Do Animals Have Rights? | Keeping It Real with James Valliant & Robert Nasir
Oct 4, 2023
Speakers discuss the impact of killing entire animal species on the ecosystem, the importance of human reason and adaptability for survival, challenging environmentalists' policies and questioning animal rights. They also share personal feelings on extinction, express love for animals, talk about pet ownership, cruelty towards animals, and the ethical dilemma of medical experiments on animals. The difficulty of defining animal mistreatment and abuse is explored, along with the appropriateness of feeling emotions of love and compassion towards animals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Species Extinction and Human Reason
04:12 • 5min
The Absurdity of Blaming Humans and the Free Market for Environmental Issues
08:54 • 2min
Personal Feelings on Extinction and Love for Animals
11:14 • 2min
Animal Rights and Cruelty
13:39 • 13min
The Difficulty of Defining Animal Mistreatment and Abuse
26:48 • 22min
Love and Compassion for Animals
48:57 • 11min