Rem B. Edwards

Animals and Ethics (Audio Classics Series) Rem B. Edwards Unabridged edition

Original material by Dr. Rem B. Edwards, Edited by Professor John Lachs and Mike Hassel, Produced by Pat Childs

For most of human history, killing animals presented few moral problems; they seemed made for our use. But the rapid growth and increasing dominance of human civilization, along with the discovery that humans and animals share many traits, raises many questions about the moral standing and ?rights? of other living things. Is it fair to privilege human priorities over the rest of nature, and if so, on what basis, or under what circumstances? Is it morally wrong to hunt, eat meat, wear fur or leather, eradicate pests, or to conduct medical experiments on animals?particularly when these things are not necessary for human survival? Do we have a duty to protect animals, or even plants?

The Morality in Our Age series examines the historical and philosophical background of today?s most pressing moral challenges. Here the realities of money, sex, power, and violence meet the ideals of responsibility, integrity, and moral well-being. Though a final ?answer? is notoriously elusive in moral discussion, you?ll develop a much better insight into the forces and principles at play on today?s most serious moral issues, problems, and dilemmas.