Utilitarianism and Speciesism
Title: Utilitarianism and Speciesism
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vegetarians than by eating a combination of plants and meat. Unlike plants, meat contains high fat and cholesterol. Perhaps if egoistic individuals were informed of the long-term benefits of animal rights, they would be less likely to oppose them.
Animals are often harmed or killed by humans. Utilitarianism stresses the importance of happiness for all sentient beings. Animals are capable of feeling both pain and pleasure, and should thus be treated with care.
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