One characteristic of a dogmatic belief system is that its members find themselves on a perpetual quest for purity. The … More
Tag: sentientism
Veganism as a Boycott of Suffering
I’ve written at length about the shortcomings of veganism: it promotes essentialist thinking; it’s prone to an arbitrary prohibition on … More
Embrace the Cognitive Dissonance
A friend once took issue with my “Love animals, don’t eat them” shirt, stating without a hint of self-awareness that … More
Who is Vegan Propaganda for?
Around the time that I went vegan I was immersed in documentaries, articles, and books about the plight of animals. … More
Is Sentientism the New Veganism?
I’ve written several times about the shortcomings of strict definitions of veganism. In particular, my concerns have focused on the … More