"Difficulties with the Strong Animal Rights Position" Self-Quiz

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. Which of the following claims does Warren disagree with?

The moral rights of persons are stronger than the moral rights of non-human animals. correct incorrect

The moral rights of non-human animals are overridden by the moral rights of persons. correct incorrect

The moral rights of most non-human animals are as strong as those of persons. correct incorrect

none of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following does Warren claim might have inherent value without having any moral rights?

humans correct incorrect

mountains correct incorrect

sentient animals correct incorrect

subjects-of-a-life correct incorrect

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. Warren argues that the subject-of-a-life criterion is inadequate because

it is not clear whether it applies to the majority of animal species. correct incorrect

it is not clear whether it applies to a few animal species. correct incorrect

plants, rivers, and mountains are subjects of lives, but have no rights. correct incorrect

no non-human animal is the subject of a life, but non-human animals have rights. correct incorrect

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. Warren argues that the rights of most non-human animals may be overridden in circumstances that would not justify overriding the rights of persons. She calls this view the __________ view.

utilitarian correct incorrect

subject-of-a-life correct incorrect

weak animal rights correct incorrect

strong animal rights correct incorrect

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. According to Warren, why is rationality morally relevant?

It makes humans more powerful than other animals. correct incorrect

It makes it possible for humans to be subjects of a life. correct incorrect

It provides greater possibilities for moral perfection. correct incorrect

It provides greater possibilities for cooperation and conflict resolution. correct incorrect