WorksheetsSinger: Non-Human Animals
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What word does Peter Singer use to describe the preference of one species over another?
Preferential Treatment
Speciesism
Morally Ambivelant Behaviour
Objective Subjectivity
Why does Singer say we should not mistreat animals?
Animals are morally superior to man
If it is not okay to treat humans this way, we shouldn't treat animals like it either
Most animals should not be mistreated; others can be
If the animal is a pet, we should treat them well; if it isn't, then it is okay to mistreat them
What difference do people use to try to explain why it is ok to mistreat animals?
Animals lack intelligence
Animals lack affection
Animals lack morality
Animals cannot form attachments like humans can
What does Carl Cohen call himself?
Species Connoisseur
Special Speciest
Proud Speciest
Survivalist
What is Carl Cohen's argument involving speciesism?
The species at the top of the food chain needs to look out for those at the bottom
Species must learn to live together
Every species ought to be most concerned about protecting itself
One species can never be at the top of the food chain
What is a problem with the survival argument for eating meat?
Meat provides very little protein for muscle growth
It is impossible to attain enough meat to survive
Animal meat is actually bad for you (reduces survivabilty)
We don't require meat to be healthy
What does Singer mean by equal consideration of interests?
Identical interests should be given equal weight, regardless of what type of being they occur in
All interests are equal, regardless of whether they are identical
Considering the interests of animals is important
The interests of humans are more important than the interests of animals
What interest do we all share?
The desire to be loved
The desire to avoid pain
The desire to talk / communicate
The desire to be happy
According to Singer, when can you eat an animal?
If the animal is not endangered
Once a month
When it is a special festival
When you are starving
What do philosophers want you to be consistent with?
Your tastes
Your beliefs
Your love for animals
Your desire to save the world
