I don't understand the notion that modern farming is anything do to with nature. It's a pretty gross interference with nature.

I don't think nationalism is alone holding the field; it's in contention with a lot of different things.

I'm a Utilitarian, so I don't see the rule against lying as absolute; it's always subject to some overriding utility which may prevent its exercise.

At present scientists do not look for alternatives simply because they do not care enough about the animals they are using.

Torturing a human being is almost always wrong, but it is not absolutely wrong.

History is not going to look kindly on us if we just keep our head in the sand on armed autonomous robotics issue because it sounds too science fiction.

To give preference to the life of a being simply because that being is a member of our species would put us in the same position as racists who give preference to those who are members of their race.