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I'm always happy to see views of human exceptionalism getting torn down. Animals show behaviors that are very close to human, often identical modulo anatomical
by protastus 3y ago
I'm always happy to see views of human exceptionalism getting torn down.
Animals show behaviors that are very close to human, often identical modulo anatomical differences. Animals lack a language that we can understand, and therefore can't defend themselves against claims that their behavior doesn't hold up to arbitrary standards of emotion, intelligence, etc.
All sentient beings deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. The vast majority of humanity is not on logical or ethical solid ground here, and remains in denial.
- JumpCrisscross 3y ago> All sentient beings deserve to be treated with respect and dignity There is merit in arguing that sapience, i.e. functional self awareness and a general capacity to learn, merits a higher standard of respect and dignity than mere sentience. (As do non-sentient objects, like mountains, though at a lower standard than sentients.)