ANIMAL WELFARE - Ethics Flashcards
What are ethics?
Ethics is the rational justification for our moral judgements
What are personal ethics?
Personal ethics are the moral principles which guide an individuals behaviour and decisions in their own life
What are society ethics?
Society ethics are the moral principles which are collectively accepted and followed by a society or community
What are professional ethics?
Professional ethics are the moral principles that guide the conduct and behaviour of individuals in a specific profession
What is sentience?
The capacity to experience sensations and emotions
What is the difference between morals and moral status?
Morals are the principles or beliefs that guide our behaviour whereas moral status determines whether an entity deserves moral considerations
What is the inferential argument that animals are sentient?
The inferential argument involves drawing logical conclusions based on the anatomical, physiological and neurobiological similarities between animals and humans
What is the non-inferential argument that animals are sentient?
The non-inferential argument involves the direct observation of animals displaying behaviours indicative of experiencing pain, pleasure or emotions
What is contractarianism?
Contractarianism suggests that moral principles are based on a social contract amongst individuals
What is utilitarianism?
Utilitarianism suggests that moral principles are based on maximising overall happiness
What is deonology?
Deonology is the ethical theory which focuses on the inherent nature of actions rather than their consequences
What is the socio-zoological scale?
The socio-zoological scale ranks animals according to their place or use in human society and can affect public attitudes towards animal species depending on where they are on the scale
What are the three arguments against conscious pain perception in invertebrates?
Conscious pain would cause an evolutionary disadvantage
Limited neural capacity
Lack of pain related behavioural responses
What is the purpose of pain assessment in animal welfare research?
Pain assessment is carried out in animal welfare research to determine when pain is most likely to occur and to quantify its intensity
What is the purpose of pain assessment in veterinary medicine?
Pain assessment is carried out in veterinary medicine to allow for treatment of the individual and to monitor the success of that treatment
