Philosophy 210 - COLQ:ISSUES/RECENT/CONTEM PHIL

Topics course Speciesism is the view that human beings have an inherent right to dominate non-human species and use them for human ends. The course examines critics as well as proponents of the morality of speciesism. It involves synthesizing disparate areas in philosophy (ethics, philosophical psychology, philosophy of science) and applying them to the use of non-humans in areas such as agriculture, biology, psychology and medicine. Enrollment limited to 20.

Topic: Animals Rights.