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Is vegetarianism defensible on consequentialist grounds, on animal rights grounds, or not at all?
Before I can begin to discuss whether vegetarianism is defensible on consequentialist grounds, on animal rights grounds, or not at all; I must first explain what vegetarianism is.
Vegetarianism is ‘the practice of not consuming meat, with or without the use of other animal derivatives, such as dairy products or eggs.' Some people may also choose to refrain from wearing clothing derived from animals, such as suede or leather or fur. There are many reasons why people choose to be a vegetarian. These include religious, ethical and environmental reasons and also health concerns. In this essay I am concerned with the ethical reasons behind peoples choice to become a vegetarian
Now I have defined vegetarianism, I can move on to discuss the first argument for vegetarianism. This is the argument based on consequentialist grounds. Consequentialism is a branch of utilitarianism. A......

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