DIETARY DOUBLE-THINK. Issue 52 (4th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Easton, Christina
• Is Part Of: Think. Volume 18:Issue 52(2019)
• Page Start: 75
• Page End: 80
• Publication Date: 2019-06-04
• Subjects: Philosophy -- Periodicals; 105
• DOI: 10.1017/S1477175619000022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-1756

Abstract

Abstract : This article discusses how difficult it is to be morally consistent when choosing what to eat. Applying a moral justification in a consistent manner may result in some unorthodox diets. I distinguish two ways in which we might be inconsistent in our approach to food. We might fail to apply our morals in a consistent way, or we might fail to put our morals into practice at all . I argue that the latter represents a greater failing. Given the complexity of making food choices, the former is more excusable.