What was Rollin's central theory of animal ethics?
My central idea revolves around the concept of a 'new social ethic' for animals. This ethic arises from recognizing that animals, particularly vertebrates, possess a form of consciousness and experience pain and suffering. Therefore, we have a moral obligation to consider their well-being. This isn't about abstract rights in a human legal sense, but about a duty of care stemming from their biological nature and sentience, which calls for moral consideration in our interactions.
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