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Philosophy

Feb 20 2016 | karol orzechowski

The Intertwined History Of Elephants And People

Elephants have been so thoroughly humanized throughout history that nearly everyone now sees eating them as a taboo. READ MORE

Dec 30 2015 | karol orzechowski

Faunalytics Top 10 Articles of the Year

Our most popular articles of the year cover topics ranging from lapsed vegetarians/vegans, the links between animal cruelty and human abuse, and causes of dog aggression. READ MORE

Oct 26 2015 | karol orzechowski

Justice, Fairness, and Primates

Nonhuman primates show a sense of justice and fairness, but studies are limited by the effects of captivity and human-centric goals. READ MORE

Oct 23 2015 | karol orzechowski

Bioethics and “Vulnerability”

The '3Rs' of animal research - reduction, replacement, and refinement - consistently fail to protect lab animals. Perhaps it's time for a new approach. READ MORE

Sep 23 2015 | Faunalytics

The Save Movement and Social Media

The Save Movement’s social media efforts appear to be encouraging modifications to some omnivores' diets and planting seeds for future change. READ MORE

Sep 11 2015 | karol orzechowski

Factory Farms, Visibility, and Disturbing Images

What role can disturbing images play in educating the public about the true nature of animal farming, especially in light of recent "Ag-Gag" legislation? READ MORE

Sep 4 2015 | karol orzechowski

Farmed Animals, Humans, and Individuality

This study explores the relationship between humans and farmed animals in the context of the psychology of individuality and the masses. READ MORE

Sep 3 2015 | karol orzechowski

Debating the Ethics of Extinction

When it comes to conservation and extinction, is there really such a thing as a "moral high-ground?" This editorial claims there is no easy answer. READ MORE

Aug 26 2015 | karol orzechowski

Meat and Evolution: Is Meat-Eating Natural?

"Meat traditions" may have been a part of human evolution for millennia, but does that mean that we should keep eating meat? READ MORE

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