Abortion Quote by Richard Dawkins
“Such is the breathtaking speciesism of our Christian-inspired attitudes, the abortion of a single human zygote can arouse more moral solicitude and righteous indignation than the vivasection of any number of intelligent adult chimpanzees! The only reason we can be comfortable with such a double standard is that the intermediates between humans and chimps are all dead.”
About This Quote
Human-centered moral standards often ignore suffering of non-human animals, revealing a double standard rooted in species bias.
In simple terms: We value human life over animal life.
Key Takeaway
Challenge speciesist assumptions.
Themes
ethics
speciesism
double standard
animal rights
humanity
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- education
- advocacy
- research
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
bias awareness
activism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we prioritize humans?
- How can we extend moral concern?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated cultural views is difficult.
