I’m not yet convinced that making people more rational is likely to make them more empathetic towards animals. What reasons are there to believe there is such a connection?
One clear reason is that people who are more rational are more likely to be convinced by well-reasoned arguments and update on their beliefs. For example, more rational people are likelier to be convinced by this article.
I’m not yet convinced that making people more rational is likely to make them more empathetic towards animals. What reasons are there to believe there is such a connection?
Good question!
One clear reason is that people who are more rational are more likely to be convinced by well-reasoned arguments and update on their beliefs. For example, more rational people are likelier to be convinced by this article.