The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis Paints a Different Picture of Human Evolution
The aquatic ape hypothesis (AAH) proposes that our evolutionary ancestors, at some point, adapted to a semi-aquatic existence. This challenges the consensus view that our ancestors left an arboreal (tree-dwelling) habitat and then continued to evolve in the terrestrial habitat of the African savannah. One of the most passionate proponents of the AAH is the…
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Body Image Issues: An Examination of Anorexia, Bodybuilding, and Cosmetic Surgery
In modern society, we are constantly bombarded by media images portraying a certain standard of ‘beauty’. We idolise models, celebrities and actors who look all seem to look a certain way – thin women and muscular men. This archetype of beauty can become so ingrained within a culture – and therefore within people’s minds –…
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Pets: The Animal Rights Perspective
From an animal rights perspective, the domestication of any animal can be considered immoral since it involves using them as a means to an end and disregarding their intrinsic value. Gary Francione has underscored the inherent problems of domestication. In his view, the institution of pet ownership is incompatible with any theory of animal rights.…
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