The Ethics of Animal Rights
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According to the philosophy of animal rights, how should the appropriateness of an action be evaluated?

  • By weighing the benefits against the costs (correct)
  • By considering the individual's permission
  • By considering the ends and means
  • By evaluating the impact on humans
  • What is the main difference between animal rights and animal welfare?

  • Animal rights supports killing animals for the greater good, while animal welfare opposes it
  • Animal rights focuses on the individual's rights, while animal welfare focuses on the overall well-being of animals (correct)
  • Animal rights prioritizes human benefits, while animal welfare prioritizes animal benefits
  • Animal rights promotes animal use, while animal welfare promotes animal protection
  • How do most people feel about killing another individual to save many lives?

  • They believe it is wrong
  • They believe it depends on the situation
  • They believe it is justified (correct)
  • They believe it is irrelevant
  • What is the stance of animal rights philosophy towards evaluating behavior as it applies to humans?

    <p>It disagrees with evaluating behavior based on benefits and costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would most people feel about taking a life to save many lives if it involves animals?

    <p>They would find it justified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the philosophy of animal rights, how should the appropriateness of an action be evaluated?

    <p>By considering the individual's rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main disagreement between animal rights and animal welfare?

    <p>The consideration of individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do most people feel about killing another individual to save many lives?

    <p>They feel it is never justified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stance of animal rights philosophy towards evaluating behavior as it applies to humans?

    <p>It is supportive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a monkey's lungs could cure cancer, what would most people find little difficulty in doing?

    <p>Taking a life for the greater good</p> Signup and view all the answers

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