Animal Rights and Ethics
Philosophy · 1st Year · Moral Philosophy · 1.º Período

Animal Rights and Ethics

Applying moral reasoning to our treatment of animals and the environment.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy LO 6.7: Explore ethical issues concerning the environment and animalsNCCA Philosophy LO 6.8: Construct arguments for and against specific moral positions

About This Topic

Applying moral reasoning to our treatment of animals and the environment.

Key Questions

  1. Do animals have rights?
  2. Is it ethical to keep pets or eat meat?
  3. What are our responsibilities to the natural world?

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