Utilitarians hold that an action is right if it promotes the most happiness (wellbeing) for the greatest majority. Utilitarians like Peter Singer are animal rights activists and think that wellbeing is a concept that must be extended to animals too.

Utilitarians hold that an action is right if it promotes the most happiness (wellbeing) for the greatest majority. Utilitarians like Peter Singer are animal rights activists and think that wellbeing is a concept that must be extended to animals too.

Please, watch the video below and post a thoughtful discussion addressing the following points:

1. What ethical issues and ethical reasoning were argued?

2. Identify and articulate the moral argument(s) in a careful, systematic way

3. What do you think about animal welfare? Strive to provide reasons in defense of your position. Make evident connections to the course reading material.

4. Does it make sense to talk about happiness in relation to animals since they are sentient but not cognitive beings?