(August 2, 2017 at 11:31 am)Astonished Wrote: Non-arbitrary? How about the fact that there are many disorders that can occur from cannibalism of our own species?
Or just the fact that we're the only species capable of discussing this topic and making conscious choices. No other species can really render their opinion.
Obviously, the dietary consideration is not the point. The point is about how we choose to extend the moral umbrella from self, to family and friends, from community to nation, and then to all humanity, and (for some of us) to animals as well (starting with cute l'il baby seals and ending at mosquitoes-- because FUCK mosquitoes!)
Is there a rational reason why the suffering of one living thing matters less than that of others? Is not suffering itself bad, and the knowing causing of it wrong?
