Veganism as an Aspiration

Authors

Lori GruenFollow
Robert C. JonesFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

11-2015

Abstract

iven the violence, objectification, domination, commodification, and oppression inherent in industrialized food production, some conscientious consumers have adopted vegan practices. This chapter discusses two conceptions of veganism, lifestyle/identity veganism, VI, and veganism as a goal/aspiration, VA. It argues that due to conceptual and practical flaws with VI, conscientious consumers should adopt VA. It considers and rejects the so-called compassionate carnivore movement. It then explores arguments denying the casual efficacy of adopting any form of veganism. It concludes that VA can make a difference, and those in consumer cultures are obligated to adopt and practice it.

Comments

DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199353903.001.0001

Recommended Citation

Gruen, L., & Jones, R. (2015). Veganism as an Aspiration. In The Moral Complexities of Eating Meat. : Oxford University Press.