alexbenjalbert (54)in #philosophy • 8 years agoRE: In defence of meat: Reflections on society, ethics, experience, and current scientific knowledge – Part IIThanks! That was a great read.alexbenjalbert (54)in #utilitarianism • 8 years agoRE: Utilitarianism - a logic based moralityMany thanks for posting this summary. I should have taken the time to do my research more in depth, but I am not…alexbenjalbert (54)in #utilitarianism • 8 years agoRE: Utilitarianism - a logic based moralityohhh tell me about it. It's really quite disturbing to see how engineers became seriously disconnected from animal…alexbenjalbert (54)in #philosophy • 8 years agoRE: In defence of meat: Reflections on society, ethics, experience, and current scientific knowledge – Part IIPart of what I described in my post would explain this. As far as we know, animals get some enjoyment out of basic…alexbenjalbert (54)in #philosophy • 8 years agoRE: In defence of meat: Reflections on society, ethics, experience, and current scientific knowledge – Part II@aaanderson: I did write up a post on greenhouse gas emissions, and how they are not the entire story. It's not a…alexbenjalbert (54)in #philosophy • 8 years agoRE: In defence of meat: Reflections on society, ethics, experience, and current scientific knowledge – Part IIThanks for pointing that out, @stevescoins. I was unaware that Bentham didn't focus on animals, since I've always…alexbenjalbert (54)in #philosophy • 8 years agoRE: In defence of meat: Reflections on society, ethics, experience, and current scientific knowledge – Part IIAs I said in my article, I am not highly versed in philosophy, so I wouldn't know to which extent it has been…alexbenjalbert (54)in #philosophy • 8 years agoRE: In defence of meat: Reflections on society, ethics, experience, and current scientific knowledge – Part II@finpunk: Thanks for your comment. As a veterinary student, one of my career goals is to increase welfare as much as I…alexbenjalbert (54)in #life • 8 years agoRE: Mansplaining: Thoughts on it from a man.I can understand those feelings. I am more of a conservative on the political spectrum, and wouldn't quite identify as…alexbenjalbert (54)in #life • 8 years agoRE: Mansplaining: Thoughts on it from a man."Now it feels as if it's a method to demonise men in order to achieve gains for women." It doesn't feel as if it's a…alexbenjalbert (54)in #philosophy • 8 years agoRE: In defence of meat: Reflections on society, ethics, experience, and current scientific knowledge – Part II agree. I find mainstream media to be a huge barrier to information on many issues. The days of journalistic…alexbenjalbert (54)in #philosophy • 8 years agoRE: In defence of meat: Reflections on society, ethics, experience, and current scientific knowledge – Part IThanks! We will see if my writing remains clear once I start talking about real philosophy...alexbenjalbert (54)in #politics • 8 years agoRE: I Work in a Gun Store. Here's What I Wish People Knew About American Gun CultureAs a Canadian, I always question my American friend's aversion to firearms. Considering the obesity problem in…alexbenjalbert (54)in #steemit • 8 years agoRE: Picture ProblemsThank you so much @fubar-bdhr! That did solve my problem.alexbenjalbert (54)in #feminism • 8 years agoRE: (LANGUAGE WARNING) - Is Feminism a "Man-Made" Conspiracy?@razvanelulmarin: I agree with you. If men and women put more effort into complementing and trying to understand and…alexbenjalbert (54)in #feminism • 8 years agoRE: (LANGUAGE WARNING) - Is Feminism a "Man-Made" Conspiracy?This is also another informative article which showcases why university aged men in Canada are becoming less and less…alexbenjalbert (54)in #feminism • 8 years agoRE: (LANGUAGE WARNING) - Is Feminism a "Man-Made" Conspiracy?Femsplain: v., informal. To tell a man he has no right to hold an opinion, even less to express it, because, gender…alexbenjalbert (54)in #academia • 8 years agoRE: Has Political Correctness Gone too Far?Interesting. That is a good point I had never considered!alexbenjalbert (54)in #academia • 8 years agoRE: Has Political Correctness Gone too Far?Yes, I would agree that it is a generalized problem in the West. Unfortunately not many places are free from this…alexbenjalbert (54)in #food • 8 years agoRE: Synthetic Meat: The Vegetarian/Vegan’s Dilemma@playerdeus: Those are excellent points, and I agree with them. We need more research on how diets affect inflammation…