Ethical Dilemmas in Animal Rights Discussion
Engage in a thought-provoking class discussion led by Great Blue Heron on ethical dilemmas in animal rights, exploring themes like speciesism, tolerance, and the use of sympathetic imagination. Delve into common stories, differing views on vivisection, and the need for greater understanding between humans and animals. Compare websites, ponder aesthetics, arguments, and effectiveness in the context of animal research.
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The Best Class Discussion EVER Led By Great Blue Naylor I mean Great Blue Heron
Le Schedule Bump time Best/Worst Meditate THE DREADED QUIZ Epic Transfer of Power Best discussion of your life
The Goals of the Day To experience more directly the ethical dilemmas presented by speciesism, especially cruelty to animals To return to the traditional college goals of developing character and conscience To practice replacing fear and greed with love, compassion, toleration and the sympathetic imagination To practice tolerance for diversity
Most Common Stories Walrus and the Carpenter Lion and the Unicorn Humpty Dumpty
Overall Views on Vivisection Against it Panda, Elephant, Raccoon, Firefly, Wombat, Dolphin, Sparrow, Monkey, Wolf, On the fence Doe/Lamb, Butterfly, Vulture, Falcon, Heron In support Spider
Common Themes Human beings seeing animals as lesser beings The encouraged use of the sympathetic imagination Dilemmas with cost vs. benefit The greater need for understanding between human beings and animals
OH NO, SO EXPERIMENTAL! Compare the two websites http://www.ypte.org.uk/environmental/vivisection/77 http://www.vivisectioninfo.org/ Aesthetics? Arguments? Effectiveness? Take a look at the ARC website http://www.utexas.edu/research/arc/
