What View of the Moral Status and Value of Nonhuman

question 21

Essay

What view of the moral status and value of nonhuman animals does Korsgaard endorse at the conclusion of her discussion? What are the implications of that view of the value of nonhuman life for our practices of animal use for food, entertainment, clothing, and so on?

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many sellers offering differentiated products, leading to some degree of market power and price setting.

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, thereby factoring in opportunity costs.

Normal Profit

The level of profit that is necessary for a company to remain competitive in the market, often considered as the minimum return required to cover opportunity costs.

Mass Customisation

A manufacturing and marketing strategy that combines mass production efficiency with personalized customization to meet individual customer preferences.