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The Best Class Discussion EVER

Engage in the best class discussion led by Great Blue Naylor on ethical dilemmas in speciesism. Explore vivid stories, diverse views on vivisection, and common themes while focusing on tolerance and compassion. Examine the websites and participate in the epic transfer of power.

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The Best Class Discussion EVER

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  1. The Best Class Discussion EVER Led By Great Blue Naylor—I mean Great Blue Heron

  2. Le Schedule • Bump time • Best/Worst • Meditate • THE DREADED QUIZ • Epic Transfer of Power • Best discussion of your life

  3. The Goals of the Day • To experience more directly the ethical dilemmas presented by speciesism, especially cruelty to animals • To return to the traditional college goals of developing character and conscience • To practice replacing fear and greed with love, compassion, toleration and the sympathetic imagination • To practice tolerance for diversity

  4. Most Common Stories • Walrus and the Carpenter • Lion and the Unicorn • Humpty Dumpty

  5. Overall Views on Vivisection • Against it • Panda, Elephant, Raccoon, Firefly, Wombat, Dolphin, Sparrow, Monkey, Wolf, • On the fence • Doe/Lamb, Butterfly, Vulture, Falcon, Heron • In support • Spider

  6. Common Themes • Human beings seeing animals as lesser beings • The encouraged use of the sympathetic imagination • Dilemmas with cost vs. benefit • The greater need for understanding between human beings and animals

  7. OH NO, SO EXPERIMENTAL! • Compare the two websites • http://www.ypte.org.uk/environmental/vivisection/77 • http://www.vivisectioninfo.org/ • Aesthetics? Arguments? Effectiveness? • Take a look at the ARC website • http://www.utexas.edu/research/arc/

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