Treating animals as mere resources is unethical from "summary" of Animal Liberation by Peter Singer
The idea that animals are mere resources for human use is deeply ingrained in our society. From factory farms to laboratories, animals are treated as objects to be exploited for profit, research, or entertainment. This attitude is not only selfish but also unethical. Animals are sentient beings capable of feeling pain, pleasure, and a range of emotions. To disregard their suffering and well-being for our own gain is a violation of their inherent worth and dignity. In our quest for convenience and economic prosperity, we have normalized the mistreatment of animals on a massive scale. We confine them in cramped cages, subject them to cruel experiments, and slaughter them inhumanely. This systematic abuse is justified by the belief that animals are inferior to humans and exist solely for our benefit. However, this hierarchical view of the world is outdated and unjust. Just because animals do not have the same cognitive abilities as humans does no...
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