Might There Be Other Criteria-In Addition to the Capacity to Suffer-That

question 1004

Essay

Might there be other criteria-in addition to the capacity to suffer-that would render something a moral patient? What else, in addition to sentience, might be relevant to that status?

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Definitions:

Eyeball

The spherical part of the eye that contains the optic nerve, retina, and lens, responsible for receiving and processing light for vision.

Orbicularis Oculi

The muscle in the eyelid responsible for blinking.

Extrinsic Eye Muscles

The muscles located outside the eye that control eye movement and positioning.

Lateral Rectus Muscles

Muscles located on the outer sides of both eyes, responsible for moving the eyes outward, away from the nose.