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Sentience is central to the philosophy of animal rights, because sentience is necessary for the ability to suffer, and thus is held to confer certain rights. T
by nxzero 11y ago
Sentience is central to the philosophy of animal rights, because sentience is necessary for the ability to suffer, and thus is held to confer certain rights.
That said, in my opinion, as it relates to optimal ecosystems, sentience at best might be a consideration.
Impact, contribution, etc. to an ecosystem would be a more natural measure.
- Falling3 11y agoDoes that actually matter in and of itself beyond how it affects sentient individuals?
- nxzero 11y agoYes, a health ecosystem requires non-sentient live for a number of reasons including that non-sentient is the source of genetically different sentient live. Diversity is critical for ecosystems.
- 55555 11y agoHumans have a pretty horrible impact on, and contribution to, the ecosystem. Can I kill them? /s