It seems I am motivated by 'most pleasure/least suffering' and you by the rights of animals not to be exploited by humans. Both valid.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @AndrewGripp
If we were able to ensure that animals had pleasurable lives with least suffering & could do this without being in the control of humans...
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Replying to @HPluckrose
My point is that IF we breed them, we have a duty to minimize suffering. But if we liberate them, we don't, and they could fare well.
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Replying to @AndrewGripp
I get that. That's why I said its not an argument for reducing suffering or death. It won't do that. We just won't be responsible for it.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
It seems you can't be purely utilitarian here. Wouldn't it suggest we go out and alleviate the suffering of wild animals?
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Replying to @AndrewGripp
I think we need to stay in the situation we have re animals currently dependant on us & whether that is better for them or not.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I think we should think of farm animals as having the same moral worth as pets. If we breed them, we care for them. No premature death.
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Replying to @AndrewGripp
I know and now we're back to the beginning with the other two options & whether they're better for the animals or just for our consciences.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @AndrewGripp
But we've talked this out & agree there is no ideal solution & u'd prioritise a no exploitation principle & me a less suffering consequence
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Replying to @HPluckrose
That sounds like a fair summary. Though I think the no exploitation principle would have positive consequences.
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It depends how you look at it. But I really must go and spend time with my daughter now. Thanks for the chat!
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Of course :) I need to finally get some work done. You're a pleasure to chat with. Glad
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