1. Tom Regan argues that giving animals rights would help society become more compassionate. On the other hand, Charles R. Pulver contends that God gave humans authority over the animals and encouraged them to use animals as they saw fit. Do you think that kindness toward animals can help develop compassion for other people? Please explain your answer.
2. The Animal Liberation organization contends that animals and humans are morally equal. In contrast, Damon Linker maintains that animals cannot reason morally and are therefore inferior to humans. Do you agree with Linker that animals do not know right from wrong? In constructing your argument, provide specific examples of animal behavior with which you are familiar. Make sure to make clear the distinction between instinct and reasoning.
3. Norm Phelps cites portions of the core ethical teachings of some of the world’s major religions to support his argument...