Humans may be unique and superior — and that is irrelevant
Humans may be unique and superior — and that is irrelevant
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- Paez E. Humans may be unique and superior — and that is irrelevant. Animal Sentience. 2019;3(23):26. DOI: 10.51291/2377-7478.1403
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Chapman & Huffman argue that, because humans are neither unique nor superior to the other animals, cruelty to animals is not justified. Though I agree with their conclusion, I do not think their argument works. Many human beings do have some capacities that animals do not have and are greater in some respects, in the sense of having superior abilities. It is a better argument to deny that any of that is morally relevant. Sentience suffices for moral consideration, and for deriving a moral duty not to harm other animals and to assist them when they are in need.Collections
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