Should we refrain from eating intelligent animals?

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Selected thesis

We should refrain from eating intelligent animals.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Eating intelligent animals devalues intelligence.

  • Pro claim 2

    Eating intelligent animals causes them pain and suffering.

  • Con claim 1

    Many people's livelihoods depend on catching or farming intelligent animals.

  • Con claim 2

    It is natural for humans to eat other animals.