Discussion Post
I. Is Peter Singer calling for equality between humans and other animals?
If you answer yes, explain why you are wrong - see Singer.
If you answered no, then explain what he is asking of us in terms of our ethical actions toward them.
II. What do you think of our testing - and torture - of other animals for human well being?
What do you think of CAFOs from an expanded utilitarian perspective?
III. Write a 200 word response to Peter Singer.
Begin your response with one of the following phrases and complete:
• Peter Singer is out of his mind. His ideas of . . . are irrational because . . .
• Peter Singer offers a cogent analysis and he calls us to rise up to our higher selves. This is so because. . .
The goal here is for you dig deep in the implications of Singer's thought for how we treat other animals. Singer makes some people uncomfortable - that's his job.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.