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5 pages. This paper delves into the subject of the concept of intrinsic value, and how it relates to animals. Should we place different values on different animals and if so what is our moral governance? This very philosophic paper considers all facets of the position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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values on different animals and if so what is our moral governance? This very philosophic paper considers all facets of the position. ANIMALS: A VALUE JUDGMENT With regard
to how humanity looks upon the animal kingdom there are those who feel that animals are less valuable than humanity and then further strives to break that down into some
animals being more valuable than others. As well as in addressing the rights that are inherent to all living creatures, it can be argued that while animals may not
be privileged to the same type of rights mankind has granted for himself, they are still intrinsically deserving of the rights to a life free of pain and suffering, and
to live the way in which nature had intended. We need to recognize the many and varied contributions animals have historically made as a means by which to better
the existence of mankind, but also question the path that has been taken in order to get to this point. Have animals been given the respect such overwhelming contributions demand?
Can humanity ever get past the point where it views the animal kingdom as nothing more than a collection of living beings who exist solely to support mans needs?
These questions are and should be posed in a significantly introspective light with regard to the typically uncaring attitude that is associated with animal rights. At the
core of animal rights issues resides this one, basic argument: Does animal consciousness exist and if it does, to what extent? It is the authors interpretation that animals are
in fact sentient creatures who feel pain and submit to suffering for human causes. MORAL AGENT The well-known philosopher Peter Singer described moral agents as "those who
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