I’ve written at some length about how we define what it means to be vegan. In a world where we … More
Tag: moral psychology
Wielding the Moral Force
Last week, I wrote about what I call the “moral force” of veganism. People really want to think of themselves … More
Can We Separate Ethics from Emotion?
I used to worship Sam Harris. I still listen to him from time to time and find that he sometimes … More
The Frustrating Optimism of Inertia
People are funny. We get comfortable in our circumstances and way of life. We settle in to the environment we’re … More
How to Recognize a Bullshitter, pt. 2
In a previous post, I explained how arguments against veganism often pit the speaker’s ideal animal agriculture system against veganism, … More
Who’s Really Missing the Point?
I recently read an article in The Star which struck me as tone-deaf to an absurd degree. The article, which … More
Having Our Meat and Eating it, Too
Have you been stopped by “The Meat Police” before? There you are, minding your business, eating a veggie burger or … More
Why Veganism Feels Good
It’s common for a recounting of one’s switch to veganism to be punctuated by at least one “I just felt … More
Hunting as Trolley Problem Veganism
Here’s a common dilemma in moral psychology and philosophy: a trolley is barreling down the tracks, heading straight for a … More