The debate between animal rights and animal welfare is one that has been a dividing line for activists for decades. It is often argued by those who consume animal products, and […]
Cheap Vegan Groceries
Below is a short list of foods which I think should be in the basket of every new vegan when they go on that first vegan shopping trip. Prices will […]
“Veganism Ignores Human Suffering.”
Even if true, this argument would not function as an adequate defence for eating animals. Nevertheless, it is used surprisingly often in this context. The argument holds that veganism as […]
“There isn’t Enough Land/Water For Everyone Go Vegan.”
This argument claims that since there is not enough land or water for the whole world to go vegan, going vegan is in some way pointless, impractical or even harmful. […]
“Going Vegan Would Put Farmer’s Jobs/ The Economy at Risk.”
This argument is often used as a justification for continuing to support animal agriculture, and so for continuing to consume animal products. By boycotting animal products, it is argued, we […]
“Humans Are More Important Than Animals.”
The idea that humans are more important than animals is fairly frequently heard in defence of the consumption of animals. The argument holds that since humans are somehow inherently more […]
“God Made Animals to be Eaten.”
The argument from religion or “divine law” holds that because God made animals for human consumption, it is morally justified to eat them. These arguments usually come from followers of the […]
“If We Didn’t Eat Animals They Would Overpopulate/Go Extinct.”
These are separate arguments that are often simultaneously held to be true by the same individuals, failing to realise they if either one were true they would be mutually exclusive. […]
“Going Vegan Won’t Save Animals.”
This argument centres on the idea that animal exploitation is so vast, so widespread, that one person deciding not to consume animal products will make no real difference to how […]
“It is Impossible to be 100% Vegan.”
This is a fairly commonly used argument which puts forward the idea that since no one can be 100% vegan, vegans are hypocrites, and attempting to be vegan is in […]