Insects
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brimstoneSalad
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Re: Insects
Some insects seem to be, some seem not to be. However, not all sentient beings are equally sentient.
Animals like humans, cetaceans, elephants, pigs, etc. are very sentient.
Animals like dogs, cows, chickens, cats, etc. are less sentient.
Animals like insects are usually only barely sentient.
It is more wrong to harm to interests of a more sentient being than a less one. E.g. it is more wrong to kill a human than a dog, and more wrong to kill a dog than an insect.
Of course they all have value, but we need to keep perspective.
Animals like humans, cetaceans, elephants, pigs, etc. are very sentient.
Animals like dogs, cows, chickens, cats, etc. are less sentient.
Animals like insects are usually only barely sentient.
It is more wrong to harm to interests of a more sentient being than a less one. E.g. it is more wrong to kill a human than a dog, and more wrong to kill a dog than an insect.
Of course they all have value, but we need to keep perspective.
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ForABR08
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Re: Insects
Oh, thanks for answering my question. I'm new here if you hadn't noticed, and I joined this forum to discuss with other vegans and learn more about veganism.
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brimstoneSalad
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Re: Insects
That's great, welcome! We'll be glad to answer any questions.ForABR08 wrote:Oh, thanks for answering my question. I'm new here if you hadn't noticed, and I joined this forum to discuss with other vegans and learn more about veganism.
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Cirion Spellbinder
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Re: Insects
This question is asked quite often! Here's another thread on the issue:
https://philosophicalvegan.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1113
https://philosophicalvegan.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1113