Quote by John Rawls

Certainly it is wrong to be cruel to animals and the destruction of a whole species can be a great evil. The capacity for feelings of pleasure and pain and for the form of life of which animals are capable clearly impose duties of compassion and humanity in their case.


Certainly it is wrong to be cruel to animals and the destruc

Summary

This quote emphasizes the moral obligation we have to treat animals with compassion and humanity. It highlights the wrongness of cruelty towards animals and acknowledges that the destruction of an entire species is a significant moral evil. By acknowledging that animals are capable of feeling pleasure and pain, the quote emphasizes the inherent duty we have to protect and care for them. It suggests that our empathy should extend to the well-being and preservation of animal life, urging us to act with compassion towards animals and recognize the importance of their existence.

By John Rawls
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