1. Racism, Sexism, and Speciesism
The term speciesism was apparently first used by Richard Ryder but made popular by philosopher Peter Singer. ... Philosopher Evelyn Pluhar notes the sharp distinction most humans wish to draw between racist and sexist bigotry and that of speciesism when she writes "Racism and sexism are plainly irrational because they do not discriminate on the basis of morally relevant differences. ... Philosopher Steve Sapontzis" objection to the analogy of speciesism with racism and sexism is much like an appeal to the pride of women and minorities. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate