I feel as though the fundamental difference between humans and nonhuman animals is found in the nature of the two types of creatures. History has illustrated that humans, as a whole, have always spend there time on earth working towards some unattainable goal of happiness which is in a constant state of metamorphosis. This feeling of never being satisfied combined with a higher level of understanding and reasoning has been the cause for the vast difference in lifestyle between humans and nonhuman animals. Animals live instinctively and for the sake of survival has oppose to trying to find happiness in pride and selfishness. Though I believe that animals are capable of experiencing emotions as humans do, the lack of a constant desire for more is why the lifestyle of animals has gone unaltered throughout time, unless by necessity for survival.
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i agree with this post a lot , i used a quote from peter singer's practical ethics "we must take care when we compare the interest of different species" (singer,37) To me this quote describes how as humans must be aware of other species and take care of them for the greater good, i feel that the original post is hinting towards this. i agree with this completely i believe in respecting the world around us including the animals that live in it. as humans this is our duty. the interest of nonhuman animals is an important one.
Nomble' Lee
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