Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-204) and index.
Contents
Animals, pain, and factory farms -- The basic argument -- The argument from interests -- The argument from rights -- The ecofeminist argument -- The environmental argument -- The anthrocentric argument -- The reverence for life argument.
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Summary
The choice of whether or not to consume animals is more than merely a dietary one. It frequently reflects deep ethical commitments or religious convictions that serve as the bedrock of an entire lifestyle. Proponents of vegetarianism frequently infuriate nonvegetarians, who feel that they''re being morally condemned because of what they choose to eat. Vegetarians are frequently infuriated by what they consider to be the nonvegetarians'' disregard for the environment and animal-suffering. Vegetarianism: A Guide for the Perplexed offers a much needed survey of the different arguments offer.