Psychology, Philosophy, and the Treatment of Animals

Hal Herzog, author of “Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals,” will speak about the intersection of psychology, moral philosophy, and how we treat animals.  Mr. Herzog is a professor of psychobiology at Western Carolina University, and a leading expert on the psychology of human-animal relations.  He has been described as a leading social scientist, who offers an unprecedented look inside our complex and often paradoxical relationships with animals.

Does living with a pet really make people happier and healthier? What can we learn from biomedical research with mice? Who enjoyed a better quality of life — the chicken on a dinner plate or the rooster who died in a Saturday-night cockfight? Why is it wrong to eat the family dog? Drawing on more than two decades of research in the emerging field of anthrozoology, the science of human–animal relations, Hal Herzog offers surprising answers to these and other questions related to the moral conundrums we face, day in and day out, regarding the creatures with whom we share our world.

Please note, November 5th is the first Sunday, our food pantry collection day. Below is a list of suggested items to bring:

• Oatmeal
• Canned tuna, other meats
• Milk (dried/canned/shelf-stable)
• Jelly
• Macaroni & cheese boxes
• Canned fruit
• Cereal
• Canned baked beans/pork & beans
• Instant coffee (many people don’t have a coffeemaker)
• Instant meal items, like instant potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.
• Canned pasta for kids, like ravioli, Spaghetti-Os, etc.
• Corn bread mix, other baking mixes
• Crackers (saltines and others)
• Canned vegetables
• Dried beans
• Grits/Oatmeal packets
Personal Care Products–
• Toilet paper
• Soap
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes and floss
• Deodorant
• Razors and shaving cream
• Soap and shampoo
• Lotion
• Washcloths
• Feminine products
• Diapers
Other Items–
• Box Fans (warm months)
• Blankets, washed (cold months)
• Space Heaters (cold months)
• Paper Bags with handles