Question

Regarding these beings, Gary Francione contrasted Tom Regan’s abolitionist stance with the welfarist position. An argument in favor of these beings is advanced by equating racists with “sophisticated inegalitarians,” then deriving the principle of equal consideration. (10[1])The argument from marginal cases opposes indirect theories of moral obligations towards these beings, which was advanced by Kant because these beings lack will. Jeremy Bentham asked “can they suffer?” when considering these beings. (-5[1])The term “speciesism” was introduced by Peter Singer in a book (10[1])titled for these beings’ liberation. For 10 points, PETA advocates (10[1])for the rights of what non-human creatures? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: animals [or non-human animals; accept animal rights or animal liberation]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Lucas Shedlock (DII)PrincetonColumbia A3510
Nitya Nigam (UG)Columbia BPenn69-5
Mary Scheidel (UG)FordhamMaryland8010
Miles Jaffee (DII)LehighRowan9010
Vincent Zhang (DII)PennColumbia B9810

Summary

2023 ACF Fall (Rutgers)10/14/2023Y4100%0%25%75.75