#244 - Diana Rodgers - The Case For Eating Better Meat
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Notable books mentioned: Sacred Cow, Denial of Death by Ernest Becker, A Critique of the Moral Defense of Vegetarianism by Andrew Smith
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The host mentions 'Sacred Cow' to highlight the intricate relationship between animal agriculture, human health, and environmental sustainability.…
The host discusses the concept of humans' denial of death and how it influences dietary choices, particularly in relation to meat consumption. They…
The host mentions the book to highlight a philosophical perspective on veganism that contrasts with emotional arguments. Andrew Smith's work is ref…
#244 - Diana Rodgers - The Case For Eating Better Meat mentions Sacred Cow, Denial of Death by Ernest Becker, and A Critique of the Moral Defense of Vegetarianism by Andrew Smith with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
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Books Mentioned
“The book came out in the summer of this past year, Sacred Cow. And the film is called Sacred Cow. It's a book that I wrote about a couple of years ago.”
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“Do you know who Sheldon Solomon is? OK, so he's an expert in Ernest Becker's denial of death.”
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“The book discusses the philosophical arguments surrounding vegetarianism and how the author, initially an ethical vegan, wrote himself out of that stance.”
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Sacred Cow
“The film 'Sacred Cow' explores the arguments around meat consumption, nutrition, and environmental impact, aiming to debunk myths about meat being the main cause of health issues.”