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Why does the distinction stop with the human convention of the animal kingdom? Is it immoral to make a plant species extinct? Is morality rooted in subjective
by bumby 5y ago
Why does the distinction stop with the human convention of the animal kingdom?
Is it immoral to make a plant species extinct? Is morality rooted in subjective experience?
- DangitBobby 5y ago> or any other entity capable of "experiencing" some reality I pre-answered your question about the animal kingdom. When I say "must include" I imply only that it's necessary, not sufficient. My premise is simply that I have identified a necessary condition which will never be met.
- bumby 5y agoI’m not trying to refute your position, just trying to clarify what it’s based upon. Why is the distinction drawn with experience? E.g., if the ultimate goal is to reduce suffering then it makes sense that experience is what matters
- DangitBobby 5y agoYes, I think it's fair to say that the ultimate goal of my personal moral framework is to reduce suffering.