Nonhuman animals are morally significant beings from "summary" of Animal Liberation by Peter Singer
Nonhuman animals are beings that have interests. They have a capacity to suffer and enjoy their lives. Therefore, their interests deserve consideration. The concept of speciesism, which is similar to racism or sexism, is the belief that one species is superior to another. This belief allows humans to exploit nonhuman animals for their own benefit without considering the interests of the animals. Humans often justify their use of animals by pointing to their higher cognitive abilities or their ability to experienc...
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