MDSB01H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Anthropocentrism, Martha Nussbaum, Nonviolence
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Correlations between human and nonhuman animal suffering. Jeremy bentham(1748-1832) 18th c. philosopher and social reformer. Supported equal rights for women, abolition of slavery, and supported animal rights. (cid:862)ea(cid:272)h to (cid:272)ou(cid:374)t fo(cid:396) o(cid:374)e, a(cid:374)d (cid:374)o(cid:374)e fo(cid:396) (cid:373)o(cid:396)e tha(cid:374) o(cid:374)e(cid:863) The greatest good for the greatest number. Considering why humans ought to treat nonhuman animals with any consideration or compassion (cid:862) the (cid:395)uestio(cid:374) is (cid:374)ot, ca(cid:374) they reason? nor, can they talk? but, can they suffer? (cid:863) (tar 9) Compares abuse of non-human animals to abuse of slaves. Suggests that some animals have more sense and reason than some humans (i. e. infants) Suffering may contain pain, but (cid:862)suffe(cid:396)i(cid:374)g(cid:863) is not solely equivalent to the sensation of pain. Manifests as aversion a clear desire to not. To feel, perceive, or experience as a subjective being (western philosophy) Also, in eastern religions and philosophies (e. g. buddhism, hinduism, taoism, jainism, etc. ) Sentient beings as objects of respect, care, concern.
