It is entirely reasonable to expect human conduct of human beings, and not of irrational animals.
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It would absurd to expect irrational animals, e.g. to obey the law, or to prosecute them for crimes.
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Are suggesting we follow the example of the residents of Erwin, TN in 1916, & hang elephants for murder?
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A metaphysical argument human beings aren’t ontologically distinct from other animals proves the contrary
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Since to make metaphysical-ontological claims requires capacities other animals lack, but humans possess.
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Yes, Eve. No-one denies we have big brains. We deny or disown or are ashamed of traits we share w other mammals
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Yes. But do we speak of it like this? Sometimes. More ppl do now. I think we shld make an effort to.
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I studied 14th century Confession guides. All abt overcoming the bestial with the spiritual.
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And there's this kind of thing: https://aeon.co/ideas/why-sexual-desire-is-objectifying-and-hence-morally-wrong …
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