Why should a human’s life be valued more compared to other animals? Considering there do exist some biologically immortal animals, should their lives be valued more than a human’s relatively smaller lifespan? Shouldn’t an immortal’s life be valued much more than a mortal’s life that is fated to die and stay dead for a long time anyways? And even for non-biologically immortal beings that live longer lifespans, like turtles, shouldn’t their lives matter more than humans? Furthermore, when is it moral to kill a human to save an animal. Considering eating meat leads to animal death, is it moral to kill a human to save an animal life?
Also, should making humans immortal be a fundamental goal for humanity? What is the value and meaning of life if we all are just going to stay dead in the long-term? At the end of the day, life is just short-term and not something long-term.
I downvoted because there are lots of questions lumped in together without enough motivation and cohesion for my liking, and compared to e.g. the moral weights project the engagement with these subtle issues feels more flippant than serious.
[Question] Value Of Life For Humans Compared To Other Animals?
Why should a human’s life be valued more compared to other animals? Considering there do exist some biologically immortal animals, should their lives be valued more than a human’s relatively smaller lifespan? Shouldn’t an immortal’s life be valued much more than a mortal’s life that is fated to die and stay dead for a long time anyways? And even for non-biologically immortal beings that live longer lifespans, like turtles, shouldn’t their lives matter more than humans? Furthermore, when is it moral to kill a human to save an animal. Considering eating meat leads to animal death, is it moral to kill a human to save an animal life?
Also, should making humans immortal be a fundamental goal for humanity? What is the value and meaning of life if we all are just going to stay dead in the long-term? At the end of the day, life is just short-term and not something long-term.
I downvoted because there are lots of questions lumped in together without enough motivation and cohesion for my liking, and compared to e.g. the moral weights project the engagement with these subtle issues feels more flippant than serious.