The proposition that humans have mental characteristics wholly absent in non-humans is inconsistent with the theory of evolution. (Gary L. Francione)

The proposition that humans have mental characteristics wholly absent in non-humans is inconsistent with the theory of evolution.

Gary L. Francione

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