Speciesism And Animal Rights
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In the study of animal rights we have compared the lives of animals to that of human beings, this comparison is known as speciesism. The term speciesism is best defined by Peter Singer as a "prejudice or attitude of bias toward the interests of members of ones own species against those of members ....
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.... that is devised takes into account the species feelings and also the species purpose in life, and thereby all is fair. Speciesism prevents us from valuing human life over animal life and it gives animals equal rights to consideration, which is also known as the principle of equal consideration of interests. Finally, the term speciesism is a form of bigotry if we show unwarranted concern for one species over another. It is used to make us aware of all groups and realize that humans are impo ....
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