Speciest vs. Speciesism — What's the Difference?

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Speciesism () is a term used in philosophy regarding the treatment of individuals of different species. The term has several different definitions within the relevant literature.

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Intolerance or discrimination on the basis of species, especially as manifested by cruelty to or exploitation of animals by humans.

An ethical stance that assigns different worth or rights to beings on the basis of their species membership, such as assigning greater rights to human beings than to other animals.