Virtue Ethics
Why is the virtue ethics perspective against the production of meat?
They believe that farming systems prioritise overconsumption over the environment.
What is the deontological perspective on intensive farming systems
the current farming model is the key problem as it breaks universal and ethical rules
How can utilitarianism be used to support intensive farming systems?
Intensive farming systems have a huge impact on everyone’s day-to-day life, since they significantly improve accessibility to produce, outweighing the cost of animals.
What is Catholicism's stance on intensive farming systems?
Catholicism is against intensive farming systems
State one core Buddhist doctrine that explicitly opposes industrial farming systems.
1. Eightfold path
2. The Theravada/Mahayana tradition
3. Principle of Ahimsa/Karuna
What points does virtue ethics have that argue that meat production is bad for the environment (name one)
- produces greenhouse gas emissions
- eats up vast areas of land
- contributes to deforestation
- pollutes water sources
Why does deontology argue intensive farming systems?
- it takes any animals’ rights and autonomy,
- disregards a duty of care since substantial abuse is inflicted on animals in these systems
How can utilitarianism be used to condemn intensive farming systems?
Intensive farming systems cause animal suffering, environmental degradation and public health risks, outweighing the cost of gaining produce.
Why is the Catholic Church against intensive farming systems?
They’re damaging to the environment around them and don’t treat animals with the respect and kindness expected by the Church.
Why does the Mahayana/Theravada tradition stand in opposition to modern intensive farming?
They believe that Buddhists shouldn’t eat meat