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| − | '''"People are | + | '''"People are animals"''' is a motto expressing one of the most influential views of [[human beings]], i.e., that they are only animals and therefore have no [[supernatural]] aspects such as a [[soul]], a [[spirit]], or [[eternal life]] (see also [[life after death]]). The errant view of [[evolution]] is foundational to this spurious notion. |
The modern [[animal rights]] movement is often cast as elevating the status of animals, but it can also be seen as lowering that of humans. Indeed, this may be the real intent of campaigns such as [[PETA]]. | The modern [[animal rights]] movement is often cast as elevating the status of animals, but it can also be seen as lowering that of humans. Indeed, this may be the real intent of campaigns such as [[PETA]]. | ||
[[Category:Liberals]] | [[Category:Liberals]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Liberal Falsehoods]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:56, May 10, 2010
"People are animals" is a motto expressing one of the most influential views of human beings, i.e., that they are only animals and therefore have no supernatural aspects such as a soul, a spirit, or eternal life (see also life after death). The errant view of evolution is foundational to this spurious notion.
The modern animal rights movement is often cast as elevating the status of animals, but it can also be seen as lowering that of humans. Indeed, this may be the real intent of campaigns such as PETA.