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Speciesism involves assigning different values or rights to beings on the basis of their species. The term was coined by Richard D. Ryder in 1970 and is used to denote prejudice similar in kind to sexism and racism. The term has not entered everyday language.
The idea of speciesism is used mostly by advocates of animal rights, who believe that it is irrational or morally wrong.
Philosophers Tom Regan and Peter Singer have both criticized speciesism. Regan rejects it because it permits unjustified violations of animals' inherent rights; Singer, because it violates the principle of equal consideration of interests.
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@larrysullivan Yes, it's reaching people with a message of speciesism and pro-exploitation. I believe, frankly, you are more concerned with
AbVegan (Adam Kochanowicz) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:42:54 -0000
@larrysullivan Yes, it's reaching people with a message of speciesism and pro-exploitation. I believe, frankly, you are more concerned with
@larrysullivan ...the Marcus/Francione debate. My priority is not to accept speciesism in order to get people to agree with me.
AbVegan (Adam Kochanowicz) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:39:04 -0000
@larrysullivan ...the Marcus/Francione debate. My priority is not to accept speciesism in order to get people to agree with me.
@larrysullivan Is your argument not that the ends justify the means? Furthermore, Erik fights speciesism with speciesism. That's not okay.
AbVegan (Adam Kochanowicz) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:36:00 -0000
@larrysullivan Is your argument not that the ends justify the means? Furthermore, Erik fights speciesism with speciesism. That's not okay.
Today, I am mostly thinking about: speciesism.
MediaActivist (Jay Baker) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:40:14 -0000
Today, I am mostly thinking about: speciesism.
RT @LiveVegan: @VanceTune Speciesism=sexism=racism=heterosexism . If u have one sort, you have all sorts. Promoting vegetarianism promot ...
AbVegan (Adam Kochanowicz) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:17:06 -0000
RT @LiveVegan: @VanceTune Speciesism=sexism=racism=heterosexism . If u have one sort, you have all sorts. Promoting vegetarianism promot ...
RT @LiveVegan: @VanceTune Speciesism=sexism=racism=heterosexism . If u have one sort, you have all sorts. Promoting vegetarianism promot ...
ZucchiniBreath (Judith Barnes) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:15:06 -0000
RT @LiveVegan: @VanceTune Speciesism=sexism=racism=heterosexism . If u have one sort, you have all sorts. Promoting vegetarianism promot ...
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Gaps in the Mind - A thought-provoking article questioning the good in discontinuity of human thought, with regard to speciesism.
Speciesism Thought Experiment - Intelligent beings from Alpha Centauri have arrived! They want to use and kill humans for purposes which are not critical to their livelihood. Should we stop them? How? Why?
Vegan Outreach: Speciesism - A good definition of speciesism and its many implications in our society today.
Meta Description: [ Vegan Outreach is an organization working to end animal exploitation through the promotion of a vegan lifestyle. ]
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