Ethics Beyond Aristotle

Illustration by Ramsey Scott

Almost every decision we make requires us to make ethical judgments, but rarely do we have the time to give every consideration the time it needs. This Monday, Spectator Opinion adresses some ethical issues that deserve a second look. Eric Nyman and Saryta Rodriguez argue that veganism is the only way to respect animal rights, Matt Balestrieri demonstrates that the competing needs of business and the environment are not so easy to resolve, and Christine Anderson compares the media’s obligations to its sources and to the public.

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