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A CARNIVORE'S CREDO.

Source :
Harper's Magazine. May2006, Vol. 312 Issue 1872, p21-26. 5p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article presents an excerpt from "Eating Your Friends," a paper presented by Roger Scruton in a debate at Princeton University in New Jersey in November 2005 with philosopher and animal-rights advocate Peter Singer. The treatment of animals has become a matter of ordinary morality. Eating animals has become a test case for moral theory in Western countries. Pets are considered as honorary members of the human community. The eating of animals will be like the ritual sacrifices described in the Bible.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0017789X
Volume :
312
Issue :
1872
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Harper's Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
20560818