1. Do you think the only and/or major reason for preserving and protecting nature and the environment is to protect our own good, or do you feel that we have a moral obligation toward nature because it is intrinsically valuable? Present your argument in detail.
2. Do you believe that animals have rights, and do you believe that humans have an obligation to see that these rights are protected? Why or why not? If you argue that animals have rights, what are they and why? If you argue that animals do not have rights, why do humans have a right to use animals? Present your argument in detail.