Hobbes states, “The plenty of materials is limited by nature to those commodities which from land and sea, God usually either freely gives or for labor sells to mankind. The matter of this nutriment consists in animals, vegetables, and minerals” (Hobbes, 135). With this being said, Peter Singer would definitely disagree with Hobbes in regards to consuming animals. Singer explains taking into importance of taking into account one’s interests whether nonhuman or human. The main interests both nonhumans and humans share is avoiding suffering. One may argue animals are essential in order to maintain nutrients. However, it can be argued one can find essential dietary nutrients through other resources including plants and other resources. Also, Hobbes does not take into account animals in his social contract. Peter Singer is a utilitarian meaning everyone’s happiness counts the same. Knowing this about Peter Singer, it can be assumed he would consider nonhumans a part of the social
Hobbes states, “The plenty of materials is limited by nature to those commodities which from land and sea, God usually either freely gives or for labor sells to mankind. The matter of this nutriment consists in animals, vegetables, and minerals” (Hobbes, 135). With this being said, Peter Singer would definitely disagree with Hobbes in regards to consuming animals. Singer explains taking into importance of taking into account one’s interests whether nonhuman or human. The main interests both nonhumans and humans share is avoiding suffering. One may argue animals are essential in order to maintain nutrients. However, it can be argued one can find essential dietary nutrients through other resources including plants and other resources. Also, Hobbes does not take into account animals in his social contract. Peter Singer is a utilitarian meaning everyone’s happiness counts the same. Knowing this about Peter Singer, it can be assumed he would consider nonhumans a part of the social