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Send us a textThe philosopher Theodor Adorno lays a powerful groundwork for thinking ethically about animals! Find out more! 

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Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:19:06 +0000 https://gedanken-lauschen.podigee.io/20-new-episode 58296d652b2c94e7af12d1a5dba6d57e Im Gespräch mit dem Philosophen Konstantin Deininger über seine Dissertation im Bereich der Tierethik Konstantin Deininger hat jüngst die Doktorurkunde für seine Promotion an der Universität Wien zu einem tierethischen Thema verliehen bekommen. Ich habe ihn in den Podcast eingeladen, weil ich erfahren wollte, was es genau mit dem Konzept des Mitgeschöpfs auf sich hat. Diesen Begriff bringt die US-amerikanische Philosophin Cora Diamond in die tierethische Debatte ein und sie macht damit nicht nur auf die Ähnlichkeiten zwischen Mensch und Tier aufmerksam, sondern vor allem auf etwas, das sich unserer Betrachtung immer entziehen wird. Etwas, das sich nicht konzeptionalisieren lässt. Durch diese Andersartigkeit oder Wundersamkeit, die das Tier als Mitgeschöpf (Fellow creature) für uns immer bereit hält, können wir zum einen Kriterien des Menschseins besser verstehen und zum anderen das Bemächtigen gegenüber allem Nichtmenschlichen hinterfragen. Oder wie es Konstantin Deininger im Abstract seiner Dissertation beschreibt: "Tiere als Mitgeschöpfe zu begreifen, impliziert, sie nicht nur in ihrer Ähnlichkeit, sondern auch in ihrer Differenz zum Menschen als moralisch relevant zu begreifen." in: Approaching Questions in (Animal) Ethics from Within: Drawing on Cora Diamond's Moral Philosophy; 2024: S. 6 Die Gründe, die Konstantin Deininger dazu gebracht haben, im Bereich der Tierethik zu forschen, sind sowohl theoretischer als auch praktischer Natur. Zum einen begeistert ihn, wie wir das Menschsein aus dem Tierlichen begreifen können und zum anderen treibt ihn auch die Frage um, wie wir mit Tieren, zu denen wir stets in einem interdependenten Abhängigkeitsverhältnis stehen, umgehen sollten. Viel Spaß bei der Folge! tierethik #philosophie #philosophieren full Im Gespräch mit dem Philosophen Konstantin Deininger über seine Dissertation im Bereich der Tierethik no

In this episode of Alimentary, I have a lovely chat with a philosopher, who has spent years exploring the ethical, environmental, and social implications of our food choices. In new book Hungry, Beautiful Animals, author Matthew C. Halteman aims to transform our perception of vegan living by focusing on what it promotes rather than what it restricts. Now, I am not a vegan myself but I am concerned about our food chain and love animals so, this was a really interesting conversation. Some of the perspectives that Matthew shares, we can absolutely apply to other areas of our lives.His book is a heartfelt, humane, and humorous exploration of how going vegan has brought abundance into his life. The book is a love letter to life itself in all forms, and presents an imaginative vision of a true, beautiful, and good world that motivates and sustains our deepest desires to be well. It's not about shame and blame, but about finding joy in the journey. Matthew is professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics in the UK. He is the author of Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation and co-editor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating. He brings a philosopher's precision and a dog-lover's joyto explaining how human connection, humor, and forgiveness (for oneself and others) has been a part of his journey. So, I hope that you will enjoy my conversation with Matthew C Halteman. The store cupboard staple for this episode is Broccoli, which I can't believe hasn't been featured before!! Resourceshttps://calvin.edu/people/matthew-c-haltemanhttps://www.hungrybeautifulanimals.com/Effects of different cooking methods on health-promoting compounds of broccoli - PMC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2722699/https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/sulforaphane#section=TopDietary Sources of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Carotenoids and Their Role in Eye Health - PMC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3705341/https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/8076952/broccoli-recipes-to-make-forever/The Encylopaedia of Healing Foods by Dr Michael Murray, Dr Joseph Pizzorno with Lara Pizzorno MA, LMTInterview with Sally Pacholok about Vitamin B12 Deficiency #16 Could It be B12? An Interview with Sally Pacholok R.N. by Alimentary!Importance of Vitamin B12 #11 Why Vitamin B12 is so Important for Optimum Health by Alimentary!Tips on a Vegan Diet #11 Why Vitamin B12 is so Important for Optimum Health by Alimentary!Music composed by cascreativearts, copyright Lyn Sharkey Nutrition. Lyn's website Homepage - Lyn Sharkey Nutrition

Episode 123: Philosophy, Ethics, and the Joy of Going Vegan: Matt Halteman's Compassionate Approach to Food Guest: Dr. Matthew Halteman Host: Dr. Frank Sabatino Presented by: National Health Association Episode Summary In this episode of the Health Science Podcast, Dr. Frank Sabatino sits down with Dr. Matthew Halteman, a professor of philosophy at Calvin University and fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. Dr. Halteman is a passionate advocate for animal rights and food justice, serving on the advisory boards of organizations such as the Better Food Foundation and CreatureKind. He is also the author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan—a book that explores the ethical, philosophical, and joyful aspects of a plant-based lifestyle. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Halteman shares his journey into philosophy and animal advocacy, discusses the intersection of ethics and food choices, and offers insight into the transformative power of veganism—not just for personal health, but for the well-being of animals, the environment, and society. The discussion also explores the deeper philosophical and hermeneutic perspectives that shape our food systems and worldviews. Key Topics Discussed Dr. Halteman's background in philosophy and his journey into animal advocacy The role of philosophy in helping people examine their food choices The ethical and existential dimensions of veganism How our personal, emotional, and social attachments shape our relationship with food The mechanistic worldview and its impact on our treatment of animals and nature The concept of Shalom and its relevance to food justice and compassionate eating How to approach veganism as a joyful, evolving journey rather than an all-or-nothing mindset Addressing cognitive dissonance and embracing an ethical, holistic lifestyle The importance of joy, flourishing, and connection in the vegan movement About Matthew Halteman Dr. Matthew Halteman is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. His work focuses on applied ethics, particularly animal and food ethics. He has authored multiple books, including Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan, Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation, and Philosophy Comes to Dinner (co-edited with Andrew Chignell and Terence Cuneo). Beyond academia, he has co-founded and convened events such as the Animals and the Kingdom of God Lecture Series and the Wake Up Weekend Festival, both of which promote awareness and education on ethical eating and animal advocacy. Connect with Matthew Halteman

This week we continue the conversation into animals welfare and the kindness needed to thrive on our planet for our future! My guest, Mathew Halterman, is a philosophy teacher as well as the author of Beautiful Hungry Animals and we discuss how someone who was not interested in the V word, now is an ambassador for it!  This episode is sponsored by LUMEN ,the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! use code Cycleswellness for 20% off Check out  my intro to Lumen on You Tube www.namawell.com the Best cold press juicers on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicer at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off! Also buy Dr Morse's Healing herbs, which I am an affiliate of , please feel free to order from my link to support my Podcast USE CODE GREENLIFE FOR 5% OFF (only valid for your first purchase) https://drmorsesherbalhealthclub.com/liveleanhealth  Want to add some extra nutrients to your smoothies? Check out Nuzest https://www.nuzest.co.uk/LIVELEANHEALTHGet 15% off with my code LIVELEANHEALTH(can order worldwide without worrying about customs)Wunder Workshop DISCOUNT LIVELEANHEALTH(15% OFF FIRST PURCHASE) UK [**www.wunderworkshop.com/LIVELEANHEALTH**](www.wunderworkshop.com/LIVELEANHEALTH EU )EU www.wunderworkshop.eu/LIVELEANHEALTHJOIN ME ON WOMEN RETREATS IN 2025!  www.liveleanhealth.com and check out my 2025 women wellness retreats About Matthew Matthew C. Halteman is professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics in the UK. He is the author of Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation and co-editor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating. His forthcoming book, Hungry Beautiful Animals, is a heartfelt, humane, and humorous exploration of how going vegan can bring abundance into our lives.Check all the details about Matt and his work  on how website  https://www.hungrybeautifulanimals.com/ Get your copy of Beautiful Hungry Animals https://www.hungrybeautifulanimals.com/quizhome  Follow Matthew on Linkededin https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-halteman-49b2b56b/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Matthew-C-Halteman/61566595652577/   

What can a philosopher teach us about veganism and how to make the change when confronted with old habits, latent desires, and an apprehension of the difficulty the adjustment would mean to those who share our dinner tables? That's the focus of this episode. Host Joseph Grove talks to Matthew C. Halteman, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Mich., and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics in the UK. He is the author of “Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation” and co-editor of “Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating.”His new book, “Hungry Beautiful Animals,” was released last November and is a heartfelt, humane, and humorous exploration of how going vegan can bring abundance into our lives. The conversation briefly references various philosophical angles that touch on the issue of veganism but focuses on practical ways to consider making the ethical change to a lifestyle that eschews inclusion of animal-sourced products. To learn more about “Hungry Beautiful Animals” and Dr. Halteman, visit HungryBeautifulAnimals.com. The Animal Wellness podcast is produced by Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy. It focuses on improving the lives of animals in the United States and abroad through legislation and by influencing businesses to create a more humane economy. The show is hosted by veteran journalist and animal-advocate Joseph Grove.    www.animalwellnessaction.org www.centerforahumaneeconomy.org   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalWellnessAction Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerforahumaneeconomy/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWAction_News Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHumaneCenter   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalwellnessaction/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforahumaneeconomy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/animal-wellness-action/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_6FxM4hD6oS5VSUwsCnNQ    PRO: BMI
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In this episode of Plant Based Curious, host Diane Randall sits down with Matthew Halteman, philosophy professor, Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics fellow, and author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan. Together, they flip the script on veganism, exploring how it's not about restriction—but about abundance, joy, and alignment with our deepest values.   Key Takeaways: Matthew reframes veganism as a celebration of what we're for—creaturely flourishing, emotional coherence, and moral alignment.  Quote: “Vegans aren't just avoiding harm—we're harmonizing with the world.”     Why self-compassion and small steps matter more than perfection.  How to navigate social pressures (like Thanksgiving!) without guilt.  Start with curiosity, not obligation. Try a “Vegan Weeknight” to experiment joyfully.   Matthew's tip: “Feed your curiosity with what feels natural—whether it's plant-based recipes or documentaries about animal intelligence.”    Why judgment backfires—and how leading with empathy invites others to join the journey.  Standout Quotes:   “Going vegan aggregates joy in ways I've never seen—better health, richer relationships, and a planet that thrives.” —Matthew Halteman  “Progress over perfection. Even 1% shifts create 100% transformation.” —Diane Randall   Resources Mentioned:   

Humans are not morally superiorIs the meat industry a monstrous tyrant?Join YouTuber Alex O'Connor for a thought-provoking talk on the ethics, or lack thereof, of eating meat. From a horrifying look at the practices of the meat industry to provocative analogies and compelling arguments, Alex doesn't hold back as he holds up a mirror to our modern dietary culture.Alex O'Connor, also known by his YouTube alias ‘CosmicSkeptic', is a prolific philosopher, YouTuber, public speaker and animal welfare activist. His YouTube channel has amassed over 1 million subscribers and discusses issues relating to free speech, free will, animal rights and the philosophical arguments against religion.To witness such talks live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Can you use some positive news for the new year? We've got you covered with this interview!  Matthew Halteman has written a book called Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan and it is full of positive vegan vibes. Matthew is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK. He is the author of Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation and coeditor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments About the Ethics of Eating. Matthew puts a hopeful spin on going vegan in his new book and helps us to frame the issue with positivity and joy. Hope and Matt explore veganism as a philosophy and how we can deepen the vegan conversation to apply to every aspect of life. Matt shares how he feels that love is a crucial component to a vegan life, both self-love and love for others. They also get into the psychological aspects of vegan arguments and confrontations and effective communication. Resources:Book: Hungry, Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan by Matt HaltemanAhimsa Living CircleSecond Saturday of the MonthNext Circle: Saturday, February 8, Register hereLantern Voices: Lantern Publishing and Media's new podcastSupport this Podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate Living 

Lena Ashooh is Vermont's 43rd Rhodes Scholar, and the state's first since 2006. After earning Harvard University's first ever animal studies degree, she'll head to the University of Oxford to study legal philosophy.

Today, you are going to hear what is essentially an ongoing conversation that Jonathan has been having for about 30 years now with one of his best friends, Matthew Halteman, about food, food systems, sustainability, fine dining, and the ethics of what we eat.Matt is a foodie, a father, a fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, and a philosophy professor at Calvin University (he received his PhD in philosophy at Notre Dame). Matt is also a brilliant writer, and among other things we're talking about today is his new book, Hungry, Beautiful Animals.Eating food is, of course, one of the most fundamental activities of human experience, yet many of us could probably stand to further examine our own principles and practices when it comes to food systems, what we eat, and the significance, ethics, and aesthetics of eating. So that is a bit of what Jonathan and Matt are going to be diving into here.RELATED LINKS:Read Hungry, Beautiful AnimalsListen to Hungry, Beautiful Animals on SpotifyFor More re: Nutrition: nutritionfacts.orgTOPICS & TIMES:What We're Talking about Today & Why (0:00)Food & Current Food Production (4:11)Matt's Background in Food Systems (12:41)How Transformation Actually Happens (24:41)Vegan Fine Dining? (41:28)Excellence & Accessibility (51:47)Jonathan's Mom's Question about Nutrition (59:48)Filtering Information & Disinformation (1:06:37)Hungry Beautiful Animals (1:09:53) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

Dr Matthew C Halteman is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan and a fellow at the Oxford Centre of Animal Ethics. Beside his academic work, Matthew is on the board of directors for The Better Food Foundation and Creature Kind, and he's the author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan.Matt urges us to stop looking for moral perfectionism and accept mistakes and dead ends are part of being human. He encourages listeners to look for light coming through the cracks, and he advocates shifting from scarcity mode to an abundance mindset to stay positive. His career and veganism comes from finding his way, rather than a particular plan, shaped by being an anxious young person at a time when there was less support and understanding. He thought he'd train for a career in law but instead turned to philosophy, which opened his mind and made better sense of the world.The story of Matt's first meeting with his then-girlfriend's scary father, a successful businessman, is poignant and personal. To Matthew's surprise and relief, his now father-in-law was a strong advocate of philosophy studies among young executives.A bulldog called Gus, and friend and fellow philosopher Nathan Nobis, of Morehouse College, Atlanta, and Matt's wife Susan, helped him change his omnivorous eating habits. And while veganism is his own ethical and philosophical choice, it's not something Matt would insist his children followed throughout adulthood (though he'd be pleased if they did).Finally, and curiously, Matthew is an avid follower of Arsenal Football Club – the English Premiership (soccer) team also known as The Gunners. He's also interested the vegan football team Forest Green Rovers, which is supported by planet and plant advocate, Dale Vince.LinksMatthew C. HaltemanArsenal Football ClubForest Green RoversNathan NobisYou might also like to listen to:Imogen Overy S2 E6Lydia Carrington S2 E1Glen Burrows S2 E5About ProGRESS:Host Sandra Kessell invites guests to discuss their pro- Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Responsible jobs, courses or activities and asks for real-world insights into the pathways and careers that led to them.Instagram ProGRESS Content © Sandra Kessell Original music © Lyze KessellEmail: Hello@myPro-GRESS.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

In this Convo of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Matthew Halteman, Professor of Philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK. He is the author of the just-released Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan, as well as Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation, and the co-editor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments About the Ethics of Eating.Matt has focused his career on ethical food choices, and how that all fits in with the path to sustainable living. He and Ted discuss his new book, and how he aims to shift how people view the process of going vegan, framing it as a joyful opportunity rather than an obligation. He views it as an incremental journey rather than an identity earned by perfection. He points out that veganism is aspirational, and something to continually strive towards. He also considers how one can live out going vegan in realistic and adaptable ways, giving advice particularly to college students. He encourages them to work towards the end goal of a vegan life, while accommodating the limitations of prepaid meal plans that may not prioritize a wide array of vegan options. He suggests these students can be preparing for more intentional dietary changes for when they have more food autonomy.He concludes by drawing similarities between his theory of change, and EcoMotion's philosophy of "The Power of the Increment." He encourages his readers to take small steps that move them in the direction toward veganism, refusing to expect perfection or judgement when falling short based on access or circumstance, especially when there is continual striving and incremental growth in that direction.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

Utvalda inlägg från Per-Anders Svärd Detta är en samling inlägg i form av en ljudproduktion. Inläggen är publicerade på Per-Anders Svärds blogg mellan 2005-2015 och är noga utvalda för denna produktion av projektet Ljud för djuren. Vissa inlägg har modifierats för att vara tidsaktuella även idag. Inspelningen av denna produktion har gjorts 2024. Inläst och redigerat av Markus Tufvesson. Inläsningen av denna produktion har gjorts ideellt och utan vinstsyfte. Projektet Ljud för djuren har läst in för att öka medvetenheten och kunskapen kring veganism och för att lyfta argumentationen och kommunikationen kring djurrätt och miljö. Per-Anders Svärd är doktor i statsvetenskap, och lektor i statsvetenskap på Södertörns högskola . Han är också Associate Fellow vid Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics och tidigare förbundsordförande i Djurens Rätt (2003–2007). I bloggen som dessa inlägg är publicerade på skriver Per-Anders oregelbundet om djurs rättigheter och vår speciesistiska kultur ur ett abolitionistiskt, poststrukturalistiskt och psykoanalytiskt vänsterperspektiv. Läs hans blogg på: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠peranderssvard.se⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Denna produktion har gjorts med tillstånd från författaren.

Discussing Marlen Haushofer's novel The Wall (1963) with Anna Richards (Birkbeck). What does it mean to survive a catastrophic event? How can we navigate the barrier between human and non-human animals?

It is rare that after 12 years of being vegan I come across a book on veganism that surprises me with such a jolt that I find myself dedicating not one podcast episode to it but two. If you missed last week's episode of the podcast I sat down to have the most thrilling chat with Matthew Halteman, author of the book Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan, professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK, and although he articulates the essence of this book much better than I ever could, I wanted to do what we do with the books we find to be incredibly inspiring, to beg the people that sit in a circle in our figurative living room, all clutching their own paper gems to discuss, and beg them to make this the next book club pick. The great news is that when we have a book club episode in the More Plants Podcast, we have no one to convince, other than all our listeners when I say, whether you're a new vegan, veg curious, a seasoned vegan, or someone grappling with the ethics of eating animals, you must get this book, and I'll share why in today's episode. For all the links mentioned in today's episode, click here or visit brownble.com/blog

Every now and then I read a book that creates such an impact in the way I see things that I can't keep it to myself. I feel the need to reach out from my microphone and into your headphones and lure you with an invisible finger with the smell of fresh vegan croissants, out of your chair, only this time, to your local bookstore, to get what I now consider to be the best book on veganism I've ever read. Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Matt Halteman author of the book in question: Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan. He is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan and fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK. You've got to leave it to a philosopher to connect our inner world, ethics, activism for animals and the practicalities of life and our messy habits in such a way that you'll feel yourself entering the pages of his book and wondering if the room has started spinning or it's your entire inner world, readjusting itself piece by piece, thinking of your daily choices in an entirely new way, where also, finally, shame and blame have no place on the page. I don't know how he did it, but only a true master and teacher of philosophy can take a framework many of us find intimidating and present it in a way where you feel you're more in a pub and less in a lecture hall, with someone who is wicked smart, telling you a story with so much wit and perfect writing you'll wonder why you ever thought philosophy and ethics could be a dry subject. Today's conversation with Matt, was exactly that, a perfect example of what you get in the pages of the book: an inspiring and hopeful talk about the choices we make, the belief systems we have, and how we can take steps to align our values and ethics with our daily habits. We talk about his own journey of going vegan after having three catalysts, including a four legged friend named Gus, he shares how his family's animal farming background inspired his own path in an unusual way, why going vegan, being an aspiring vegan is a headspace we all want to hang out in, whether we've been vegan for 2 months or 2 decades. The role of comparison, shame and blame and why it's time for a shift in vegan advocacy and in our own view of a beautiful and possible world where we go from scarcity to flourishing. We get into those vegan ethical conundrums, how we can navigate relationships with loved ones who eat and live differently through knowledge and full acceptance of our “inner family” (perhaps the best part of this episode for me). More so than anything else, Matt will leave you intoxicated with joy and hope for the animals, our own inner peace and our place on this planet. When I sat down to record with Matt he was sitting in his office with the most impressive bookshelves filled with titles from one end to the other, but you'd never guess that a professor, a writer, a philosopher, can take you on a ride so fun and engaging that he has without a doubt developed one of the skills I admire most in a human, to take excessive amounts of interesting and intricate knowledge and centuries old wisdom, and give it to you straight. I loved his book so much we'll be having a separate installment with a special book club in depth look in our next episode, something you know I reserve for books that have made a profound impact in my life and have stuck with me in a way where, when someone asks that cruel question of “tell me what your top favorite books are”, the cover just appears in your mind's eye as if betraying all the others. In one of the most fun conversations I've had in our podcast, enjoy Matt Halteman, and his Hungry Beautiful Animals. For all the links mentioned in today's episode, click here or visit brownble.com/blog

In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Doctor Matthew C. Halteman. Dr. Halteman is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics in the UK. He is the author of 'Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation', and co-editor of 'Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating'. His latest book, 'Hungry Beautiful Animals: the Joyful Case for Going Vegan', is a heartfelt, humane, and humorous exploration of how going vegan can bring abundance into our lives.ResourcesDr. Halteman's websiteDr. Halteman's new book: 'Hungry Beautiful Animals'Bonus PromotionCheck out University of Guelph's online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate. Each 4-week course will guide you through essential plant-based topics including nutritional benefits, disease prevention, and environmental impacts. You can also customize your learning with unique courses such as Plant-Based Diets for Athletes and Implementing a Plant-Based Diet at Home. As the first university-level plant-based certificate in Canada, you'll explore current research, learn from leading industry experts, and join a community of like-minded people. Use our exclusive discount code PBC2024 to save 10% on all Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate courses. www.uoguel.ph/pbn.Support the show

Recent zoological research has shown us that a wide range of animals are likely to have sentience. We don't know for sure. There is sufficient evidence to think that it is likely that, for example, lobsters can feel pain. What should we do in the light of this? Jonathan Birch of the LSE,  author of The Edge of Sentience, discusses this important question with Nigel Warburton. 

This live episode of Brain in a Vat investigates the boundaries of animal creativity through real-life examples, thought experiments, and philosophical theories of art. What are the cognitive capacities of animals? What is the best way of understanding the apparent ‘art' of animals? And how should we value the lives of animals? [00:00] Introduction to Thought Experiments [00:17] Human vs. Animal Art [02:05] The Intentionality of Art [02:52] Defining Art: Human and Animal Perspectives [03:47] Ethical Considerations in Animal Art [17:31] The Problem of Other Minds [26:03] Legal and Moral Rights of Animals [41:33] Controversial Views on Animal and Human Rights [42:09] Peter Singer's Infamous Example [42:53] Philosophical Debates on Animal Ethics [44:01] Bestiality and Ethical Dilemmas [47:23] Species vs. Individual Ethics [51:46] Art, Animals, and Agency [52:18] Audience Questions and Insights [59:04] Defining Art and Talent [01:05:17] Philosophical Reflections on Art and Morality [01:24:22] Concluding Thoughts and Skepticism

Joel is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University New Orleans. After completing his B.A. in philosophy at the University of Akron, he was a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama working in environmental education and sustainable development. He completed his doctorate in philosophy at the University of Tennessee. Joel was a scholar-in-residence at Wesleyan University in 2013 as the New York University Animal Studies Initiative's Animal Ethics and Public Policy Fellow. He held visiting assistant professorships at Washington State University and Binghamton University, SUNY, before coming to Loyola. His main areas of research are applied ethics, especially environmental ethics, and the philosophy of science. One of his many academic publications is "Minding Nature: A Defense of a Sentiocentric Approach to Environmental Ethics". In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the most important questions: “what's real?”, “who matters?” and "how can we make a better world?" Sentientism answers those questions with "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 00:00 Clips! 00:50 Welcome - Joel's PhD thesis re: #sentiocentrism - Our Sentientism FaceBook group where Joel is a member 02:47 Joel's Intro - Asst Prof of philosophy at Loyola - Director-elect of the environment programme - Coaching the Ethics Bowl - Institutional Review Board and animal usage ethicist - Peace Corps volunteering in Panama - Analytic philosophy focus - Applied, environmental, animal ethics - Philosophy of science and biology - British #empiricists - Grew up as a "latch-key kid" in Akron countryside "being in and messing around with nature" & rescuing animals ("Boy" turned out to be a girl...) - Mother a nurse "seeing... the fragility of life very early on" - Dad sold musical instruments "grew up around music and art" - "All manner of outdoor adventuring... rock climbing, kayaking" - "I'm a pretty hard-core board gamer... Evolution... Wingspan... nature themed board-games" - "Within philosophy applied ethics can be a bit of a perjorative... not real philosophy" - "I'm still trying to delay answering the question 'what do I want to be when I grow up?'" 11:02 What's Real? - Raised in a minimally #protestant #Christian family "church on Sundays and that was about it" - Mum was "more spiritual than religious". Church for the singing and community more than belief - Dad: "We go to church because that's what we're supposed to do" - An inauthenticity about it "going through the motions" - "I've never been religious or spiritual" - "I think we're all born atheistic at least in the sense that we don't have any active beliefs in anything supernatural... we start as empiricists..." - Being puzzled as a kid at realising most humans are religious "I thought I might have been broken!" - Sunday school after church at 10 yrs old hearing about Noah's ark "there's so many species of beetle - this doesn't make any sense at all... basic critical thinking" 32:53 What Matters? 51:50 Who Matters? 01:22:19 A Better World? ... and much more (full show notes at ⁠sentientism.info⁠) Follow Joel - Joel at Loyola - Joel on LinkedIn - Joel at PhilPeople Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this simple form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there!

In this episode of The Wild Life, animal welfare scientist Maggie Herskowitz helps us navigate the tangled webs society has woven around the treatment of animals, both wild and domestic. Gray areas, moral calculations, trophy hunting, industrial-scale fishing and livestock, and the emerging field of conservation ethics. Our conversation spans a range of topics including sloth bears, baby chicks, wolves, porpoises, The Grind, social media's impact on monkeys, and the infamous case of Cecil the Lion.Please be aware that this episode includes discussions about the death and killing of animals, mistreatment, and animal abuse, among other sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised.Join us for a thought-provoking and often challenging discussion that sheds light on the complex and sometimes uncomfortable realities of animal welfare. Let's dive in with Maggie Herskowitz and explore the critical issues at the heart of how we treat our fellow creatures.Follow Maggie on XLearn more about MaggieCheck out her YouTube!Have questions, topic suggestions, or want to be on the show? Email me at devonlbowker@gmail.com or dm me on Instagram or TikTok @devonthenatureguySupport The Wild Life for as little as $1 per month at www.patreon.com/thewildlife

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Animal Ethics website now in Arabic, published by Animal Ethics on July 16, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. We are excited to announce that the Animal Ethics website is now available in Arabic. This marks an important milestone in our mission to spread ideas that can help all animals. With Arabic being the 5th most spoken language in the world, this effectively opens it up to over 300 million more people who can have access to this important information. The suffering of animals is a global issue, so it is crucial that resources like ours can be accessed by diverse audiences worldwide. Animal Ethics provides realistic perspectives on the lives animals lead, especially wild animals, and how we can help them. Covering topics from speciesism to wild animal suffering, our website curates scientific and philosophical information to further the animal protection movement. Our aim is to inspire academics, students, and concerned citizens to join us in reducing animal suffering, through their careers or outside of them. Making content accessible across languages is key to this goal. Because of this, our website is available in 12 languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Telugu, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Romanian and now Arabic. If we add up the pages and posts in all languages, we now have more than 1900 publications online! We encourage everyone to learn as much as possible about issues related to wild animal suffering, so we'll be able to discuss important future issues and support public and private initiatives to make wild animals' lives better. With a long-term perspective, we hope to gradually shift attitudes on how animals are viewed and treated so that societies and institutions will include the wellbeing of all sentient beings in their plans and priorities. This includes crucial global priorities. Every language added gives more momentum to the animal advocacy movement. We aim to reduce suffering not just for animals alive today, but also the many generations to come. More translations mean these ideas will continue spreading across cultures, borders, and generations. Achieving this milestone would not be possible without dedicated volunteers generously offering translation support. We are deeply grateful for their efforts in helping expand our message. Every contribution brings us closer to a more livable world for all animals. If you are able to volunteer translating content into any of the languages our in which our website is available, or into Korean, Russian, Turkish, please contact us at translations@animal-ethics.org. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

What does cow care in India have to offer modern Western discourse animal ethics? Why are cows treated with such reverence in the Indian context? Join us as we speak to Kenneth R. Valpey about his new book Cow Care in Hindu Animal Ethics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019). Valpey discusses his methodological odyssey looking at ancient Hindu scriptural accounts of cows, to modern Hindu thinkers (Gandhi, Ambedkar) on cow protection, to ethnographic work on individuals engaged in the modern Indian cow protection movement. This book is Open Access, and you can download a free copy here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-28408-4 For information on your host Raj Balkaran's background, see www.rajbalkaran.com/scholarship. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see www.rajbalkaran.com. Recorded Apr 30, 2024

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Help Fund Insect Welfare Science, published by Bob Fischer on June 14, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The Arthropoda Foundation Tens of trillions of insects are used or killed by humans across dozens of industries. Despite being the most numerous animal species reared by animal industries, we know next to nothing about what's good or bad for these animals. And right now, funding for this work is scarce. Traditional science funders won't pay for it; and within EA, the focus is on advocacy, not research. So, welfare science needs your help. We're launching the Arthropoda Foundation, a fund to ensure that insect welfare science gets the essential resources it needs to provide decision-relevant answers to pressing questions. Every dollar we raise will be granted to research projects that can't be funded any other way. We're in a critical moment for this work. Over the last year, field-building efforts have accelerated, setting up academic labs that can tackle key studies. However, funding for these studies is now uncertain. We need resources to sustain the research required to improve the welfare of insects. Why do we need a fund? We need a fund because we need a runway for high-priority research. Scientists need to make plans over several years, not a few months. They have to commit now to a grad student who starts next year and finishes a project two years after that. The fund helps guarantee that resources will be there to support academics in the long-term, ensuring that entire labs can remain devoted to this work. We need a fund because we need to let researchers be researchers, not fundraisers. A fund doesn't just buy critical research; it buys the ability of the world's few insect welfare scientists to focus on what matters. We need a fund because funding scientific research on insect welfare isn't easy for individual donors. First, it's hard to know what to fund. As some of the few researchers who have worked on these issues in EA, we're lending our expertise to vet opportunities. Second, universities take overhead that reduces the impact of your donations; an independent fund can use the board's volunteer labor to make the many small reimbursements that are required to cover costs directly. Third, if you're a donor who's giving below the amounts required to support entire projects, your opportunities are extremely limited. This fund smooths over such hurdles, ensuring that everyone can support the highest value research. This fund gives a brand new field some time to get established, it gives that field the resources required to produce essential science, and it keeps that research as cost-effective as possible. Please support welfare science. Team Bob Fischer is a Professor at Texas State University and the lead project manager and author of the Moral Weight Project, a research project to build comparative models of moral weight across animal species. Daniela Waldhorn is the Director of Animal Welfare research at Rethink Priorities, a board member of the Centre for Animal Ethics at Pompeu Fabra University, and lead author on the largest initial EA project focused on studying invertebrate welfare. Abraham Rowe is the Principal of Good Structures, a nonprofit operations service provider, and was previously the COO of Rethink Priorities, and the co-founder and Executive Director of Wild Animal Initiative, an academic field-building and grantmaking organization supporting research on wild animal welfare. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Linkpost: A landscape analysis of wild animal welfare, published by William McAuliffe on June 12, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Executive Summary Introductions to wild animal welfare as a moral concern abound, but there is no centralized overview of efforts to help wild animals. Using interviews and publicly available material, we describe the theories of change of five organizations working on wild animal welfare: Wild Animal Initiative, Welfare Footprint, Animal Ethics, Animal Charity Evaluators, and New York University's (NYU) Wild Animal Welfare program. Our synthesis reveals several commonalities: Academic outreach is the main tactic. Organizations have a cautious attitude towards controversial efforts to ameliorate non-anthropogenic harms. Organizations have focused mostly on helping mammals and birds so far. All organizations have room for more funding. To contextualize these trends, we assume that there are three preconditions to improving the aggregate welfare of wild animals at scale: 1. Valid measurement: Knowledge of (a) how to measure the welfare of wild animals and (b) the causal relationships among the factors that influence it. 2. Technical Ability: Technology and skill to implement interventions to help wild animals at scale, while minimizing unintended negative consequences. 3. Stakeholder Buy-In: Consent from stakeholders with veto power, and collaboration from stakeholders who can implement scalable interventions. When comparing the needs of the movement with organizations' activities, we see the following gaps: Academic outreach efforts do not yet focus on the most abundant taxa, or make salient the outsized role they play in determining the aggregate welfare of an ecosystem. There is little targeted outreach to groups other than academics. There is little work advancing Technical Ability. There are few investments in implementing interventions in the near-term. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Texas State University's Bob Fischer, an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, joins the Big Ideas TXST podcast to discuss the ethics of insect sentience.  The debate over animal sentience has persisted for centuries. Broadly speaking, it's generally accepted that mammals, reptiles, birds and fish have degrees of sentience—that is, they are conscious and can feel both pleasure and pain. But what about insects? Fischer explains that mounting evidence indicates that at least some insects exhibit behavior attributable to pleasure and pain responses. If so, then what are the ethical implications for the billions of interactions between humans and insects every day?   Fischer earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2011. He is a senior research manager for Rethink Priorities and the director of the Society for the Study of Ethics and Animals.  

In an enlightening exposition, Glen Merzer highlighted the devastating effects of animal agriculture on global ecosystems, stressing its role as the chief cause of biodiversity loss, water pollution, and climate change. Merzer also illuminated the overlooked connections between our dietary choices and the degradation of ocean ecosystems, such as the intricate bond between whales and phytoplankton, underscoring the urgency of shifting to sustainable and vegan choices. As the planet grapples with increasing climate crises, the call is clear: stop eating animals and allow the Earth to heal. #AnimalAgriculture #ClimateCrisis #VeganChoice

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Introducing Senti - Animal Ethics AI Assistant, published by Animal Ethics on May 10, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Animal Ethics has recently launched Senti, an Ethical AI assistant designed to answer questions related to animal ethics, wild animal suffering, and longtermism. We at Animal Ethics believe that while AI technologies could potentially pose significant risks to animals, they could benefit all sentient beings if used responsibly. For example, Animal advocates can leverage AI to amplify our message and improve our approach to share information about Animal Ethics with a wider audience. There is a lack of knowledge today not just among the general public, but also among people sympathetic to nonhuman animals, about the basic concepts and arguments underpinning the critique of speciesism, animal exploitation, concern for wild animal suffering, and future sentient beings. Many of the ideas are unintuitive as well, so it helps people to be able to chat and ask followup questions in order to cement their understanding. We hope this tool will help to change that! Senti, our AI assistant is powered by Claude, Anthropic's large language model (LLM), however, it has been designed to reflect the views of Animal Ethics. We provided Senti with a database of carefully curated documents about animal ethics and related topics. Almost all of them were written by Animal Ethics, and we are now adding more sources. When you ask a question, Senti searches through the documents and retrieves the most relevant information to form an answer. After each answer, there are links to the sources of information so you can read more. We continually update Senti, and we'd love to have your feedback on your experience. Senti has been designed to discuss topics related to the wellbeing of all sentient beings, and we request users to restrict their conversations to topics related to helping animals and other sentient beings. We have also provided a list of 24 preset questions that you can use to explore different topics related to animal ethics. When you chat with Senti for the first time, you'll be presented with a consent form. It requests permission to save your conversation history. Saving your conversation history allows you and Senti to have a continuous conversation, with Senti remembering what you've already discussed. It also provides us with your chat history, which is anonymous. This will help us to improve the answers and know what new information to add. You do not have to give your consent to chat with Senti. If you decline, your chat history won't be saved, but you can still ask questions. We would like to give special appreciation to the team at Freeport Metrics, which provided extensive pro bono services to build the infrastructure, handle the technical setup, and design the UI for Senti. They conducted extensive testing and offered ongoing support, without which the project could not have been completed. We would additionally like to thank our volunteers who have been helping test new prompts, new document sets, and different settings, such as how many pieces of information to retrieve to respond to each question. We are continually working on improving Senti by running independent tests with the new Claude 3 models. We expect to deliver an update in the coming months that provides longer and more accurate responses. We hope Senti helps you learn a lot and makes it easier for you to share the information with others. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

What does cow care in India have to offer modern Western discourse animal ethics? Why are cows treated with such reverence in the Indian context? Join us as we speak to Kenneth R. Valpey about his new book Cow Care in Hindu Animal Ethics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019). Valpey discusses his methodological odyssey looking at ancient Hindu scriptural accounts of cows, to modern Hindu thinkers (Gandhi, Ambedkar) on cow protection, to ethnographic work on individuals engaged in the modern Indian cow protection movement. This book is Open Access, and you can download a free copy here. For information on your host Raj Balkaran's background, see rajbalkaran.com/scholarship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

What does cow care in India have to offer modern Western discourse animal ethics? Why are cows treated with such reverence in the Indian context? Join us as we speak to Kenneth R. Valpey about his new book Cow Care in Hindu Animal Ethics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019). Valpey discusses his methodological odyssey looking at ancient Hindu scriptural accounts of cows, to modern Hindu thinkers (Gandhi, Ambedkar) on cow protection, to ethnographic work on individuals engaged in the modern Indian cow protection movement. This book is Open Access, and you can download a free copy here. For information on your host Raj Balkaran's background, see rajbalkaran.com/scholarship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

What does cow care in India have to offer modern Western discourse animal ethics? Why are cows treated with such reverence in the Indian context? Join us as we speak to Kenneth R. Valpey about his new book Cow Care in Hindu Animal Ethics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019). Valpey discusses his methodological odyssey looking at ancient Hindu scriptural accounts of cows, to modern Hindu thinkers (Gandhi, Ambedkar) on cow protection, to ethnographic work on individuals engaged in the modern Indian cow protection movement. This book is Open Access, and you can download a free copy here. For information on your host Raj Balkaran's background, see rajbalkaran.com/scholarship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

What does cow care in India have to offer modern Western discourse animal ethics? Why are cows treated with such reverence in the Indian context? Join us as we speak to Kenneth R. Valpey about his new book Cow Care in Hindu Animal Ethics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019). Valpey discusses his methodological odyssey looking at ancient Hindu scriptural accounts of cows, to modern Hindu thinkers (Gandhi, Ambedkar) on cow protection, to ethnographic work on individuals engaged in the modern Indian cow protection movement. This book is Open Access, and you can download a free copy here. For information on your host Raj Balkaran's background, see rajbalkaran.com/scholarship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Online conference for Centro Cultural Hare Krishna Paraná. With Spanish translation. Zoom meeting - 27.04.2024 Original: https://youtu.be/HYE-UDv6F0g?si=hIjR0piFlpLl2AHf

Glen Merzer delves into the profound implications of consuming animal products. He critiques society's complicity in normalizing meat consumption, despite its clear health, ethical, and environmental repercussions. From subsidizing the meat industry with taxpayers' money, fostering a culture of disease, to the strain it places on interpersonal relationships and our very environment, Merzer highlights the gravity of our choices and the urgency for transformation. #AnimalAgriculture #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalImpact

A vast network of volunteers and professionals alike is connected by a love of animals and a duty to protect them from harm. Kendra Coulter is professor in management and organizational studies at Huron University College at Western University and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the animal advocates battling abuse and pushing for pro-animal policies in legislatures – and how their work benefits humans, too. Her book is “Defending Animals: Finding Hope on the Front Lines of Animal Protection.”

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