About this episode

This episode discusses significant publications and events related to animal ethics and welfare, including the birthday of Geezer Butler.

Birthday of Geezer Butler; Publication of Why Animal Suffering Matters: Philosophy, Theology, and Practical Ethics , by Andrew Linzey; Publication of Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity , by David Kirby; Publication of Science News Article: “In a ‘perfect comeback,’ some birds use antibird spikes to build their nests”; Quote from Andrew Linzey.

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Hale

Topics covered

• animal ethics
• philosophy
• animal welfare
• publications
• nature
• birds

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Why Animal Suffering Matters: Philosophy, Theology, and Practical Ethics, Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity, Science News Article: “In a ‘perfect comeback,’ some birds use antibird spikes to build their nests”

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