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Speciesism results in the belief that humans have the right to use non-human animals in exploitative ways which is pervasive in the modern society.
Speciesism, in applied ethics and the philosophy of animal rights, the practice of treating members of one species as morally more important than members of other species; also, the belief that this practice is justified.
Speciesism is a misguided belief that one species is more important than another. This toxic mindset is deeply ingrained in our society, and it results in all kinds of negative consequences.
Jan 9, 2023 · Speciesism places Homo sapiens at the top of a hierarchy that is often used to justify sacrificing other animals, plants, fungi and microbes for the benefit of humanity. A different perspective is needed to ensure the survival of Earth’s ecosystem and ultimately humans themselves, a new book argues.
Dec 8, 2009 · What is speciesism? 'Speciesism' is the idea that being human is a good enough reason for human animals to have greater moral rights than non-human animals. ...a prejudice or bias in favour of...
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Dec 1, 2019 · I highlight both philosophical and empirical research avenues that can help to move the speciesism debate forward, emphasizing that not all ethical intuitions about speciesism should be given equal weight. The article is part of the special issue ‘Animal Ethics: Questioning the Orthodoxy’.
“Speciesism” is the human-held belief that all other animal species are inferior. Speciesist thinking involves considering animals—who have their own desires, needs, and complex lives—as means to human ends.
Why do we prioritize human rights over those of other species? Philosopher Peter Singer dives into what he calls "speciesism," the root of the widely ignored mistreatment of animals around the world, from factory farms to product-testing facilities.
Dec 9, 2022 · There are two facets to speciesism: a way of thinking and a way of acting. As a way of thinking, speciesism can be summarized as the belief that humans are worthy of moral consideration whereas non-human animals are not, or are at least less worthy.
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Speciesism, also called anthropocentrism, refers to the superiority of the human species and their control over non-human animals. Speciesism is a form of discrimination that has been perpetuated throughout the history of human and non-human animal relationships.
