Animal Rights

The increased demand for palm oils in prepared foods has encouraged the mass destruction of rainforest in Indonesia for the purpose of planting palm tree plantations. The loss of rainforest threatens the ecosystem and many animal species.

In one page, answer the following:

Should a consumer avoid purchasing products made with palm oil?

Using ethical theory, explain why you feel the use of palm oil is ethical or not. Also using ethical theory, explain the reasoning for the opposing position and why it is incorrect.

USE OUTSIDE SOURCES as well as the textbook: Ethics: Theory and Practice (Updated 11th edition) Chapter 16 (attached)

Please find chapter 16 from text attached along with a sample of the assignment.