This is perhaps the most common argument against veganism, and is used both as a reason for an individual not to go vegan and as an argument against veganism itself. […]
“Plants Are Alive/Feel Pain Too.”
This is a surprisingly common argument against veganism; despite the very obvious flaws in this logic. This is often not an attempted justification for eating animals so much as it […]
“Animals Are Bred to Be Eaten.”
This is a surprisingly common argument which appeals to the fact that farmed animals are bred for the express purpose of being eaten. Since this is the purpose of the […]
“Humans Have Always Eaten Animals.”
This argument is at least based on truth, though its intended conclusions are deeply flawed. It is thought that humans have been consuming meat since we were recognisably human and it was […]
“It is Okay to Eat Animals Because We Are Top of The Food Chain.”
This is a fairly common objection to veganism and is argued on the basis that since humans are the dominant species of the earth, we have the right to eat […]
“It is Okay to Eat Animals so Long as They Were Slaughtered Humanely.”
This is an extremely common argument; often accompanied by anecdotes of “that farmer down the road who loves their cattle and would never hurt them.” However, despite the fact that […]
“Eating Animals is Ethical Because it is Legal.”
The legality of consuming animals is often used as a moral defence; the argument usually states that since eating animals is legal, it is also morally acceptable. The implication of […]
“Eating Animals is Part of Our Culture/Heritage.”
The argument from culture/heritage has been widely used to justify a wide range of societal practices, eating animals is no exception. This argument asserts that because something is ingrained in […]
“Eating Animals is a Personal Choice.”
This is a very commonly quoted line, used not so much as an attack on veganism but as a personal justification for the consumption of animal products. The reasoning goes, […]
“Eating Animals is Necessary.”
This justification for eating animals and their byproducts is based on misinformation and ignorance. Necessities are things that we cannot live without; the existence of humans subsisting on entirely plant […]