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Non-Human Animals And Suicide

Posted on August 20, 2018

Many people believe that only humans have capacities needed for suicidal behavior, but self-destructive and self-injurious behaviors among human and non-humans may vary along a continuum. READ MORE

How Can Humane Education Motivate Students?

Posted on July 23, 2018

Successful delivery of humane education requires teachers to navigate relationships with colleagues, school administrators, and parents, in addition to students. READ MORE

The Ethical Philosophy Of Trap-Neuter-Return

Posted on June 19, 2018

A new paper argues that TNR can be justified through ethical philosophy because of its positive impact on cat populations. READ MORE

Circles Of Compassion: Studying The Expansion Of Moral Conce...

Posted on June 4, 2018

This paper looks at the history of how moral circles have been understood and measured. It also explains four factors that help us expand our moral circles. READ MORE

Animal Advocacy And Social Movement Theory: ‘New Ways ...

Posted on May 10, 2018

Instead of directly resisting power, many animal advocacy groups bypass it or ignore it, as they create new ways of being that challenge the current system from the ground up. READ MORE

Buddhism And Animal Ethics

Posted on April 26, 2018

An exploration of Buddhist philosophy and how those ideas translate to animal ethics, including ethical veg*nism. READ MORE

Exploring Animal Advocacy And The ‘Radical Flank Effec...

Posted on April 20, 2018

Using the Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC) campaign as a case study, this paper explores the concept of the "Radical Flank Effect" and how more extreme forms of advocacy define the center. READ MORE

Compassion Vs. Contamination: Cultural Differences In Vegeta...

Posted on April 19, 2018

A study looking at the philosophical underpinnings of Euro-American and Indian vegetarians finds some key differences in how both groups think of their eating practice. READ MORE

Veganism And The Meaning Of ‘True’

Posted on April 12, 2018

This theoretical article argues it is unnecessary to fully understand all aspects of veganism to be vegan (or a vegan advocate), and that spending time debating minor points is wasteful. READ MORE

Non-Human Animals And Suicide

The Ethical Philosophy Of Trap-Neuter-Return

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