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Quote by: StrongHeart Reason tells us that the ability of the target to reciprocate is not necessary in order to extend it. That point is moot for we DO do it. |
Reason tells us? What reason? That is what I am trying to get you to explain.
My reason is that I have a strong innate drive to protect other members of my species. What is your reason?
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Captain Chaos, I have to ask you, what would it matter if my reason were one mainly based on empathy rather than equal consideration of interests and reason? What difference does that matter to you or the argument either for or against animal exploitation?
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I believe your use of equal consideration of interest and reason is rooted in sympathy and empathy.
The difference it makes is this - not everyone has that same sympathy and empathy for animals, especially animals of low intelligence, like oysters.
If you are trying to convince others of a set of rules, you need to convince them that they should believe in those rules. But, if your belief is rooted in emotions or innate tendencies (or some complex combination of them) that others do not share, then how will you convince them?