Which of the Following Can We Infer from Singer's Claim

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following can we infer from Singer's claim that the principle of equality is equality of consideration?

• A) We can meet the demands of the principle of equality by treating equally all those creatures whose interests we consider.
• B) If we don't consider a creature's interests, it's because those interests don't deserve consideration.
• C) If an animal doesn't consider humans' interests in its decision making, then we ought equally not consider its interests.
• D) We can meet the demands of the principle of equality and still treat other species differently.

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