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A Novel Argument For Vegetarianism? Zoopolitics And Respect For Animal Corpses, Josh Milburn
A Novel Argument For Vegetarianism? Zoopolitics And Respect For Animal Corpses, Josh Milburn
Animal Studies Journal
This paper offers a novel argument against the eating of meat: the zoopolitical case for vegetarianism. The argument is, in brief, that eating meat involves the disrespect of an animal’s corpse, and this is respect that the animal is owed because they are a member of our political community. At least three features of this case are worthy of note. First, it draws upon political philosophy, rather than moral philosophy. Second, it is a case for vegetarianism, and not a case for veganism. Third, while it is animal-focussed, it does not rely upon a claim about the wrong of inflicting …