But my point is that animals should not be treated “like animals” either. They should be included in the social contract and afforded a basic minimum of respect and autonomy, not enslaved and exploited.
opinions will vary on what constitutes poor treatment of an animal, but i think everyone would agree that “Treating animals poorly is not appropriate.”
Why?
it’s how people justify slavery
But my point is that animals should not be treated “like animals” either. They should be included in the social contract and afforded a basic minimum of respect and autonomy, not enslaved and exploited.
treating animals like animals is absolutely appropriate
I put the phrase in quotes to indicate the meaning of treating someone poorly. Treating animals poorly is not appropriate.
opinions will vary on what constitutes poor treatment of an animal, but i think everyone would agree that “Treating animals poorly is not appropriate.”