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Wesley J. Smith

Date
November 15, 2017

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Ethics
Human Exceptionalism
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, __nedited, animal rights, animal welfare, chimpanzees, Connecticut, currency, dolphins, elephants, frivolous lawsuit, humans, inflation, law, personhood, PETA, property, zoo}

Elephants Sue for Habeas Corpus

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November 15, 2017

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The point here isn’t to prevent abuse, if it exists. We have animal-welfare laws for that. Read More ›

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Wesley J. Smith

Date
August 3, 2017

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Bioethics
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, __k-review, animal rights, animal welfare, animals, California, cats, Dogs}

California to Outlaw Pet Stores Selling Many Pets

_{Wesley J. Smith
August 3, 2017

Bioethics

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The purported goal here is to prevent pet stores from obtaining their dogs from puppy mills and selling these abused animals to an unwary public. I’m not buying. Read More ›

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Wesley J. Smith

Date
June 10, 2017

Categories
Bioethics
Human Exceptionalism
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, __k-review, animal rights, animal standing, chimpanzees, Nonhuman Rights Project}

NY Court Rules Chimps Not Entitled to Rights

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June 10, 2017

Bioethics, Human Exceptionalism

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This case should have been laughed out of court. Read More ›

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Wesley J. Smith

Date
March 29, 2017

Categories
Life Sciences
Medicine
Science
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, __k-review, activists, animal rights, Case Western Reserve, monkeys}

The “Grim Good” of Animal Research

_{Wesley J. Smith
March 29, 2017

Life Sciences, Medicine, Science

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Futuristic medicine is here. A paralyzed man was able to move his own arm using electrodes implanted in his brain and arm. Read More ›

Man Sharing Sandwich with Curious Squirrel in Tranquil Park Scene

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
January 10, 2017

Categories
Ethics
Human Exceptionalism
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, __nedited, animal experiments, animal rights, ethical pluralism, human responsibilities, humanism, metaethics, moral duties, New York Times, pluralism, posthumanism}

Now It’s “Posthumanist Ethical Pluralism”

_{Wesley J. Smith
January 10, 2017

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If human life doesn't have the highest ultimate objective value, there is no way to philosophically defend universal human rights. Read More ›

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
December 23, 2016

Categories
Bioethics
Medicine
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, __nedited, animal rights, animal testing, diseases, Ebola, Health & Wellness, Research, Vaccines}

An Ebola Vaccine — Thank Animal Testing

_{Wesley J. Smith
December 23, 2016

Bioethics, Medicine

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Ebola is a terrible disease that afflicts the poorest areas of our planet. Read More ›

British coins stack on black, pound sterling

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
November 30, 2016

Categories
Ethics
Human Exceptionalism
Tagged
, __nedited, animal rights, beef, England, veganism}

Vegans Shriek at Beef Tallow in UK Five Pound Note

_{Wesley J. Smith
November 30, 2016

Ethics, Human Exceptionalism

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Oh, the horror. Read More ›

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
September 9, 2016

Categories
Bioethics
Human Exceptionalism
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, __tedited, animal rights, animal welfare, anti-human, anti-human exceptionalism, domestication, ownership, PETA, property, slavery}

Animal Rights Means No Dogs or Cats

_{Wesley J. Smith
September 9, 2016

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Most AR activists, like PETA's zealots, don't state the pet part boldly. The one exception to that general rule is Gary Francione. Read More ›

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
September 6, 2016

Categories
Bioethics
Human Exceptionalism
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, __tedited, animal experiments, animal intelligence, animal rights, Edward Taub, human experimentation, human intelligence, human rights, medical ethics, medical experiments, medical research, moral value, PETA, Peter Singer, Silver Spring Monkey Case, value}

The Human Cost of Animal Rights Fanaticism

_{Wesley J. Smith
September 6, 2016

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Animal rights activists associated with PETA set up Dr. Edward Taub as an animal abuser. Read More ›

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
August 22, 2016

Categories
Bioethics
Tagged
, __tedited, animal husbandry, animal rights, animal welfare, fish, human exceptionalism, moral obligation, popular media, recreation}

The War on Fishing

_{Wesley J. Smith
August 22, 2016

Bioethics

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When the usual suspects advocate destroying a trillion dollar industry, it is one thing. But when an outdoors magazine sympathizes? Read More ›