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A VADE MECUM OF COMMON DEFLECTIONS IN ANIMAL ETHICS DISCOURSE

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  • 1. CanisTrigger Publishing

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'The Animal Ethics Vade Mecum of Common Deflections in Animal Ethics Discourse' is an 86-page foundational reference handbook designed for activists, advocates, and researchers navigating the complex moral landscape of animal ethics. Moving beyond open-ended debate, this monograph establishes a rigorous system of duty-of-care and stewardship, addressing the systemic inconsistencies within contemporary discourse surrounding animal exploitation.

By synthesising principles of bioethics with nutritional science and empirical research, the framework provides a structured, logical basis for evaluating moral obligations to non-human species. The handbook is specifically engineered to address recurring claims and justifications for exploitation through a tripartite approach for each entry: a detailed analytical explanation of the ethical conflict, supporting academic references, and a concise formulation for rapid, real-world application.

As the cornerstone of the CanisTrigger Publishing library, this vade mecum provides the theoretical groundwork necessary for specialist addenda in the field of applied ethics. It serves as a practical tool for those seeking a logically sound, evidence-based approach to speciesism and the implementation of ethical stewardship in modern social and legislative contexts.

This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

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