Ignoring animal suffering is a form of moral blindness from "summary" of Animal Liberation by Peter Singer
To turn our backs on the suffering of animals is to ignore a reality that is right in front of us. The pain and torment experienced by animals, whether in factory farms, laboratories, or other settings, is a stark reminder of our moral obligations towards these sentient beings. By choosing to look away from this suffering, we are essentially shutting ourselves off from a fundamental aspect of our ethical responsibilities. It is easy to fall into the trap of moral blindness when it comes to animal suffering. We may justify our inaction by claiming that it is a necessary evil for the sake of our own convenience or pleasure. However, this justification is built on shaky ground. The suffering of animals is not a trivial matter that can be brushed aside – it is a serious ethical issue that d...
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