Compassion from an ethical standpoint

Compassion I often offer my time to the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), whether it is working hands on with the animals or helping raise money for the organization. I have compassion for these animals that were once neglected or victims of violence; in fact, it is their suffering that motivates me to help, because I share in the pain they feel. But the animals at ARF are limited to dogs, cats, horses, and various domesticated …showed first 75 words of 957 total…

…showed last 75 words of 957 total…me come to terms with my feelings. I feel pity for the animals I consume (livestock) and compassion for others (the "special animals") because I cannot feel the pain and sadness of something that I cannot emotional connect with; in this case, animals considered livestock. Therefore, I cannot agree with Compte-Sponville's claim that we should be compassionate towards all animals. <Tab/> <Tab/> <Tab/>