Compassion from an ethical standpoint
Date Submitted: 09/09/2006 23:56:19
Category: / Social Sciences / Sociology
Length: 3 pages (957 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Sociology
Length: 3 pages (957 words)
Compassion
I often offer my time to the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), whether it is working hands on with the animals or helping raise money for the organization. I have compassion for these animals that were once neglected or victims of violence; in fact, it is their suffering that motivates me to help, because I share in the pain they feel. But the animals at ARF are limited to dogs, cats, horses, and various domesticated …
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…me come to terms with my feelings. I feel pity for the animals I consume (livestock) and compassion for others (the "special animals") because I cannot feel the pain and sadness of something that I cannot emotional connect with; in this case, animals considered livestock. Therefore, I cannot agree with Compte-Sponville's claim that we should be compassionate towards all animals.
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