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Original material by Dr. Rem B. Edwards, Edited by Professor John Lachs and Mike Hassel, Produced by Pat Childs For the majority of human history, killing animals presented few moral problems; they seemed made for our use. But the rapid growth and increasing dominance of human civilization, along with the discovery that humans and animals share many traits, raises many questions about the moral standing and “rights” of other living things. Could it be fair to privilege human priorities over the rest of nature, in case so, on what basis, or under what circumstances? Could it be morally wrong to hunt, eat meat, wear fur or leather, eradicate pests, or to conduct medical experiments on animals—particularly when these things aren't essential for human survival? Do we've a duty to protect animals, or even plants? The Morality inside our Age series examines the historical and philosophical background of today’s most pressing moral challenges. Here the realities of money, sex, power, and violence meet the ideals of responsibility, integrity, and moral well-being. Though a final “answer” is notoriously elusive in moral discussion, you’ll develop a far better insight into the forces and principles at play on today’s most serious moral issues, problems, and dilemmas.
