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“Those who still eat flesh when they could do otherwise have no claim to be serious moralists.”

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Stephen R. L. Clark

Stephen R. L. Clark is a British philosopher known for his contributions to ethics, political philosophy, and historical philosophy. His research spans a wide range of topics including moral philosophy, social justice, historical interpretation, and religious philosophy. more

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