Leopold's Primary Argument Is That There Has Been a Moral

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Essay

Leopold's primary argument is that there has been a moral evolution insofar as human beings have gradually expanded their moral consideration to people different from themselves. Do you see a reason why the expansion should not extend beyond human beings? Is so, what is it? How do you think Leopold might respond to your objection?

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