Do animals have rights or feelings comparable to those of humans? One of the more frequently debated issues related to eating animals is that of animal rights and animal consciousness. What do the economics of raising animals for consumption tell us? What are the public health and nutrition implications of a diet that includes meat and other animal products?

What is the impact of animal agriculture on the environment? The arguments on this issue generally focus on four broad areas:ĭo animals have rights and feelings? From a philosophical perspective, is it moral to eat these beings? In this installment of “Ethical Inquiry' we explore the ethics of eating animals by reviewing the current debate. There are many dimensions to this seemingly perennial question. Our intent is to illuminate and explore the complexity of some of the most vexing ethical questions of our time. Graduate Professional Studies (Online Programs)Įthical Inquiry is a monthly series that examines ethical questions, highlighting a broad array of opinion from journalism, academia and advocacy organizations. Rabb School: Graduate Professional Studies Heller School for Social Policy and Management

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