Assignment

Read the chapter on the animal ethics in the text, then select one of the following topics to discuss: animal experimentation, species endangerment, or veganism/vegetarianism.

Consider the ethical issues regarding your topic as you respond to the following questions:

1. Briefly describe the ethical issues associated with your topic. In your response, provide an example of how the concept of sentience can be considered when examining your topic.
2. How do differences in human culture such as religion, ethnicity, nationality, etc. impact on the moral status of animals, particularly as it relates to your topic? Provide at least one source with a citation (other than the textbook) to support your response.