Life value
1. Why do you think we step on insects that disgust us without a twinge of conscience, but we wouldn’t dare strangle a noisy, hot stray cat? Is it morally justified to consider the lives of animals that seem quite intelligent to us and to despise the lives of less intelligent animals? If not, why?
2. Until half a minute ago I was sitting in a fine armchair and was very comfortable. In such a situation, is it appropriate to try not to move unnecessarily – as much as possible, no armchair was given to the ministering angels – in order not to kill the dust mites on my smartphone, cursed be it, by typing strange questions in the answer key?
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-The psychological reason is devoid of ethical value, right?
-Indeed, an insect apparently has less awareness of pain, but that doesn't mean it doesn't suffer or is in distress. Suddenly unable to walk, limping, 3/4 crushed, missing a leg and a tentacle. Judging by their movements, they actually seem to notice that something bad is happening. If we apply an ointment to a person or a cat that would paralyze its legs forever without any pain, wouldn't it suffer?
Indeed. This is an explanation, not a justification.
Your arguments do not show that there is no difference in the level of suffering. Noticing that something is wrong is not enough for that. On the contrary, it is clear that awareness contributes significantly to the level of suffering. What you see as reactions could be a mechanical-instinctive response.
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