Midterm 1 Flashcards
(153 cards)
Peter Singer
1975 Animal Liberations
Animals should not be used by humans for anything
Animal Protection/Welfare Summary
Use but don’t abuse
Use for food, biomedical research okay
Fur or cosmetic use has controversies
Martin’s Act
First law to prohibit animal cruelty 1822 in England
Regarding cruel treatment of cattle
Humane Method of Slaughter Act
1958 - Animals must be stunned before humane kill, poultry not included
2006 - edited
Daniel Andreas
Animal Rights Extremist
Bombed buildings of 3 companies
FBI most wanted
Anthropocentric
Placing humans at the center of one’s world, as though all other life forms are relatively unimportant or inferior to humans.
Anthropomorphic
Attributing to animals the human features and behaviors, thinking that animal needs and wants are the same as human needs and wants.
Autonomous
A species living or conducting itself completely independent of others: self-determining, subject to its own laws. When applied to the consideration of animals and their relationship to humans - are the animals free from dependence on humans for well-being? If so, they are autonomous
Discrimination (specific to biomedical research)
Selection of an animal for experimentation, where that animal’s responses are applicable and the results of the experiment will apply to the target organism (animal or human).
Neolithic
Pertaining to or characteristic of the last phase of the Stone Age, marked by the domestication of animals, development of agriculture, and the manufacture of pottery and textiles
Sentience
Capability of detecting changes in one’s personal environment - particularly regarding pain or discomfort. Having a nervous system and capable of responding to stimuli.
Sapience
sentience along with the awareness of being “aware”
Utilitarianism
Philosophy of decision making where the best conduct or viewpoint is the one that best serves the majority. For most animal rights advocates, other animals are equal to humans – all are beings. Thus, the utilitarian aspect brings the most good to the most beings.
Three ethics
Personal - what you “know” and value
Social - what “they” say, do
Professional - what keeps your job, career
Dr. Bernard Rollin ethics
1st level ethics - Good Vs Bad
2nd level ethics - look for consistency in good vs bad
Rollin’s thoughts
Blending of personal and social ethics - humanization of animals anthropomorphism)
Most people don’t live on a farm or get involved with agriculture careers household pets are only connection
Eastern philosophies
General belief that animals and humans are more equal
Western philosophies
Teach that humans are dominant
Older views = animals inferior, use as humans see fit,
no moral obligations about treatment
Newer views = animal use OK, more attention to
welfare, mistreatment is sinful or morally wrong
Amish
Value community life and harmony with nature - rural living and organic farming
Communities each have own set of rules
Animals are a tool for human use
Amish are not vegetarians
Amish commercial dog production
Animal views extend to raising and selling dogs as done with livestock
Concerns about animal care - unsanitary, lack of health care
Gaining profit - dependence from the modern world
American Indians and bison
Subduing enemy by restricting resources led to destruction of the American Bison by U.S. Army
They used Bison for food clothing and shelter
Buddhism believes in ______ but ______ as an animal is due to past misdeeds
Believes in rebirth but rebirth as an animal is due to past misdeeds
Jainism
Strictly vegan - eat roots and grains
All life is sacred
Don’t wear leather, keep pets, or engage in agriculture
Hinduism
Vegetarian
Cows are sacred India bans killing cows - no beef consumed
Animal slaughtering done by lowest castes but animal sacrifice done by all castes