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“We have found ways... to torture and maim animals and make their lives a misery, almost a living hell... in the multinational food industry... and in laboratories where often the most important thing being researched is the latest in lipstick or face cream.”

Quote by David Oderberg

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David Oderberg
David Oderberg

David Oderberg (born 1963) is an Australian philosopher specializing in ethics, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion. He is known for his work in applied ethics, particularly on issues of abortion, animal rights, and vegetarianism. Oderberg has authored several books including "The Ethics of Abortion" and has contributed to philosophical debates on controversial ethical topics. more

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