Instructions in the attached document. Let me know if you can do it or have any confusion. Thank you!
5 Journal Entries of 250 words each based on the articles attached. Articles are labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 so it will make it much easier for you to see which one to use for each question.
Outline Singer's line of reasoning in defense of assigning non-human animals the same right not to suffer as humans. Ensure that you understand the principles of equality and non-discrimination, the concepts of interest, sentience and the ability to suffer. Ensure that you can summarize how he goes about showing how defenders of human privilege are actually thinking prejudicially and arbitrarily when selecting those who are to count as members of the moral community. (NUMBER 1)
Identify, in this and in other sustainable development documents you may wish to read, the underlying world view, value, and ethical assumptions being made. To what sort of theory do they subscribe, and does that commitment play out in the recommendations and policies of sustainable development? (Number 2 and any other from internet)
Explain how the language of globalization serves the interests of large corporations and how it allows the economic and decision-making powers to ignore the real sources of responsibility for environmental degradation. How then is this used to impose a Northern perspective and values onto developing nations and communities? Are you convinced by Shiva's argument? (Number 3)
Characterize the difference between the concepts of the moral agent from the point of view of cost-benefit analyses and Kant, as Sagoff sees it. Try to draw out the significance of the distinction, especially as it pertains to how people are treated. What does it accomplish for consideration of non-human beings (Number 4, 4a, 4b)
Compare Naess and Sylvan's responses to conservative thinking. Who seems to be the more radical? Why? It would be helpful to jot down reasons you might have for your own position, either radical or conservative. (Number 5a, 5b)
