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Show MONDAY*AUGUST I -2005 your new/ A3 Examining the issues surrounding animal rights From ANIMALS-A1 demic conversation and controversy. Philosophers like Peter Singer and Tom Regan have attempted to move animal rights into the foreground of applied ethics debates. UVSC has offered a philosophy course focused on animal rights for the previous two summer semesters, which presented philosophical arguments relating to the issue. Universities nationwide are increasingly offering courses of this nature. Doctor Karen Mizell, Professor of Philosophy at UVSC, has taught the class here the previous two summers. 'The class actually should be called animal ethics, not animal rights," Mizell said. "We looked at a lot of philosophical ideas from both sides of the issue. It is valuable not only as academic "I believe that in academia the most logical arguments. you have a responsibility not The opposing side, in every only to research knowledge, case I'm aware of, is so full but also to extend into the of holes that if this were any discussion, but also as an community. That is applied other topic, they'd be laughed 1 out of court." awareness class. A lot of peo- ethics,' Mizell said. Animal rights is a frequently ple really struggle when they Regardless of positioning, are confronted with this issue visited topic in ethics classes; the issue of animal rights that remains such a hidden however, Foster says there is promises to become increassome inconsistency between ingly heated with time, and process in our society." Doctor Mizell became in- what is being conversed there is a lot of conversation terested in animal rights after about and debated, and what taking place regarding the issue. a career in social work during lifestyle is being chosen. which she worked with many "I think there is definitely "We are normal, intelligent, victims. a disconnect between life- sensible people concerned "Beyond the animal welfare style and reasoning in a lot about this issue," Foster itself, we have the hard data of the academic community. said. "And we are seeking to connect human violence The arguments put forth by change." with animal abuse," Mizell people like Peter Singer and said. "Sometimes animals are Tom Regan seem to me to be held hostage, sometimes that woman's animal is abused; many terrible things happen. As a result, many states are opening animal violence centers and monitoring animal abuse." Regular price on any cut and More than being exclusively an abstract philosophical style, color service or perm class, however, Mizell sees 223(1 X. I diversity I'kwv., (Cnltnntroe Square) • Hroio, I,'T84604 the course as a critical branch Advanced Studio c whdcJ of applied ethics. 00 OFF 375- ?£HALE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3 THEATER « ORFM K U Bb-Medics 225 WEST400 NORTH •WWW.HALETHEATER.COM Feel the difference. PLASMA DONATION CENTER Saving Lives + Relaxing = $2OO si Month?! Brigham's Landing • Provo • 377-3040 235-9800 349 E. University Pkwy (Across from University Mali) Mon-Fri: 9am - 7pm • Sat: 9am - 4pm Other locations at BYU-1DAHO and VSU COLLEGE ISN'T CHEAP. AT LEAST YOUR STUDENT APARTMENT IS. BRAND SPANKIN' NEW apartments for $99 summer, $230 fall/spring! 0i LB i YOUR MOVE-IN DEPOSIT | i | • ' ' ' v ^ C ' I v V , 1 . ' . ' 1 ' ••-• [?.-\-'i , .,.'.- • -•••X. v 1 . l .^ v - > ."- > .*.t*w'v. . NbUST MONTH'S RENT DUE UP FRONT! • Summer, 9 and 12-month contracts available. • j Live right along retail shops including: • Private and shared rooms available in 7 floor plans! PARKWAY •Married housing available. CROSSING • Free UTA-Shuttle to UVSC and BYU. eat good, feel good. and coming soon 5-Buck Pizza! y To place a classified ad call: (00 COMHDTCLUB Visit us online at www.netxnews.net ^ . . V . . y ? ? , , - • • i I ' 1 ' ^ f i t . . • T . ' - . . - „ • • - T > . ' . T ^ T Send ad info, to anthonro@uvsc.edu |