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All sentient beings are morally equal.

April 18, 2015 /0 Comments/in , , /by

www.abolitionistapproach.com “When I say ‘all sentient beings are equal,’ what I mean is that, with respect to any sentient being, we are required to give a compelling moral reason to justify or excuse imposing suffering and death on that being. I maintain that my view here is not only not controversial, but that most people […]

Speciesism is like racism/sexism/homophobia…

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www.abolitionistapproach.com “There is a great deal of confusion about the concept of rights. We are often unclear what we refer to when we talk about human rights. This confusion and lack of clarity are even more pronounced when we talk about “animal rights” because some use the term to describe any welfarist regulation, and some, […]

Speciesism in a Nutshell…

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www.abolitionistapproach.com Blog Essays: Animal Welfare Regulation, “Happy Exploitation,” and Speciesism http://www.abolitionistapproach.com/animal-welfare-regulation-happy-exploitation-and-speciesism/#.U2M9Evl5NyQ “Compassionate” Violence is Not the Solution http://www.abolitionistapproach.com/compassionate-violence/#.U2M9a_l5NyQ

If you are a feminist and are not vegan…

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www.abolitionistapproach.com “When I say ‘all sentient beings are equal,’ what I mean is that, with respect to any sentient being, we are required to give a compelling moral reason to justify or excuse imposing suffering and death on that being. I maintain that my view here is not only not controversial, but that most people […]