Animal Quote by Matthew Scully
““If animals are just commodities, then we are just consumers, with no greater good than material pleasure and no higher law than appetite.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
Viewing animals as mere commodities reduces humans to mere consumers, lacking higher purpose beyond pleasure.
In simple terms: Seeing animals as objects lowers humanity.
Key Takeaway
Treat animals with dignity.
Themes
ethics
consumerism
environmentalism
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- food industry
- fashion
- research
- personal consumption
Key Concepts
animal rights
materialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does consumer culture affect animal welfare?
- What higher purpose can guide our choices?
A Different Perspective
Some argue humans are distinct from animals.
![“We owe them [animals] a decent life and a decent death, and their lives should be as low-stress as possible. That's my job. I wish animals could have more than just a low-stress life and a quick, painless death. I wish animals could have a good life, too, with something useful to do. People were…” quote by Temple Grandin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e29/temple-grandin-1219_animal_we-owe-them-animals-a-decent-life-and-a_1611307.jpg)
