Since you're a human, I expect you to put in some effort. will save the dogs (especially my dogs) first, and you need to do whatever it is you need to do to hang on and I will come help as soon as my dogs are safe. I'll be quick as possible!
This is a fascinating and detailed report on the dogs-as-humans phenomenon. As a dog-crazed childless volunteer for dog rescue, even I am greatly annoyed by people who treat their dog like royalty, but are assholes to other humans. And who think that everyone is supposed to be as into their dog as they are by dragging it everywhere they go and shoving it in your face. There is a subset of dog-owners who hate people, but the most balanced ones are the ones who love both people and dogs. But, I am fond of saying, "I love my husband, but I REALLY love my dog!"
Having just read the post on the "vulnerable victim" foundation of morality, it does seem like a dog is helpless, whereas a human might be able to manage without your help
More troublingly, people might perceive dogs as blameless, but humans as either a) hungry through fault of their own actions or b) potentially a bad person
[and then it's a separate question whether you think you should help someone who's problems are their own fault. I do, but a lot of people don't]
on b)
Dogs aren't going to cure cancer but they're not going to beat their wives either. So it's less of a gamble.
None of those directly is saying that a dog's life is *more important* than a human's life
Since you're a human, I expect you to put in some effort. will save the dogs (especially my dogs) first, and you need to do whatever it is you need to do to hang on and I will come help as soon as my dogs are safe. I'll be quick as possible!
This is a fascinating and detailed report on the dogs-as-humans phenomenon. As a dog-crazed childless volunteer for dog rescue, even I am greatly annoyed by people who treat their dog like royalty, but are assholes to other humans. And who think that everyone is supposed to be as into their dog as they are by dragging it everywhere they go and shoving it in your face. There is a subset of dog-owners who hate people, but the most balanced ones are the ones who love both people and dogs. But, I am fond of saying, "I love my husband, but I REALLY love my dog!"
Having just read the post on the "vulnerable victim" foundation of morality, it does seem like a dog is helpless, whereas a human might be able to manage without your help
More troublingly, people might perceive dogs as blameless, but humans as either a) hungry through fault of their own actions or b) potentially a bad person
[and then it's a separate question whether you think you should help someone who's problems are their own fault. I do, but a lot of people don't]
on b)
Dogs aren't going to cure cancer but they're not going to beat their wives either. So it's less of a gamble.
None of those directly is saying that a dog's life is *more important* than a human's life
Fascinating results. Also, kudos to the headline writer :)