There Are No ‘Ethical Alternatives’ To A Plant-Based Diet – Here’s Why

In an article for the Guardian, Peter Godfrey-Smith explores ethical alternatives to a plant-based diet for those who find it doesn't work for them. He suggests humanely farmed meat, wild-caught fish, or conventionally farmed dairy products as options. However, the reasoning behind these alternatives is contradictory and highlights societal cognitive dissonance.

Godfrey-Smith's exploration fails to address the fundamental issue that killing is still involved in these alternatives. While he acknowledges the cruel conditions of dairy farming and the practices in fishing, he ultimately concludes that there is no defensible ethical choice apart from veganism. Therefore, adopting a plant-based diet remains the most ethical option for aligning actions with values.