A Vegan Ethic: Embracing a Life of Compassion Toward All

by Mark Hawthorne

Overview

"If veganism is about doing your best to not harm any sentient life, we must logically extend that circle of compassion to human animals as well," writes Mark Hawthorne in this practical, engaging guide to veganism and animal rights. Along with proven advice for going and staying vegan, an overview of animal exploitation, and answers to common questions about ethical eating (such as “Isn’t ‘humane meat’ a good option?” and “Don’t plants feel pain?”), A Vegan Ethic draws on the work and experiences of intersectional activists to examine how all forms of oppression - including racism, sexism, ableism, and speciesism - are connected by privilege, control, and economic power. By recognizing how social justice issues overlap, we can develop collaborative strategies for finding solutions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785354021
Publisher:	Collective Ink
Publication date:	07/29/2016
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	5.54(w) x 8.46(h) x 0.41(d)

About the Author

Mark Hawthorne is the author of Bleating Hearts: The Hidden World of Animal Suffering andStriking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism (Changemakers Books). He and his wife Lauren live in California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 On Animal Rights 7

Chapter 2 On Veganism 35

Chapter 3 On Human Rights 53

Chapter 4 On the Environment 81

Chapter 5 On a More Compassionate World 97

Chapter 6 Q & A 117

Appendix A Ten Ways You Can Help Animals 127

Appendix B Ten Ways to Make Veganism Easier 128

Appendix C Ten Ways You Can Encourage Someone Else to Go Vegan 130

Appendix D Ten Ways You Can Help Humanity 131

Appendix E Twelve Famous (and Not-So-Famous) Quotations 133

Appendix F Resources 142

Notes 157

Select Index 168

About the Author 171

Other Changemakers Books by Mark Hawthorne 172

Editorial Reviews

Now, more than ever, we need a smart and compassionate guide to connect animal activists with others working for social justice. A Vegan Ethic is that guide. It powerfully shows why we will be stronger when we work together for a better world for all. I hope every animal activist reads this book!

Lori Gruen

Concise, accessible, and informative, A Vegan Ethic reminds us that compassion is not divisible, and neither should our activism be. Mark Hawthorne’s empowering book explores why and how we can achieve social justice goals by working together and treating ourselves and others with compassion and respect. (And don’t miss the helpful question-and-answer section!)

Carol J Adams