Definition of 'vegetarianism'?!
Definition of 'vegetarianism'?
I had an argument with some friends last night.
Three of them are vegatarians. There was a plate of smoked salmon. We started to debate about whether or not a vegetarian could ever eat meat or fish and still be considered a vegetarian.
I said "no". As far as I know, vegetarianism is the act of not eating meat - nothing more and nothing less. Vegetarianism shouldn't be confused with the moral reasons a person may become vegetarian.
Everybody else claimed that vegetarianism is a moral choice. That a person who chooses not to eat meat because of animal cruelty is a vegetarian - so this person could, on occasion, and if they knew the animal had no suffered, eat a piece of meat and still be considered a vegetarian.
I think that person would just be an ethical meat-eater.
I don't think vegetarianism and the morals and ethics we associate it with are inextricably linked. That's like saying that all evolutionary biologists are automatically atheists.
What do you think?
Answers:
You are right.
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This is the definition of a vegetarian:
" A vegetarian is someone living on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits with or without the use of dairy products and eggs.
A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, or slaughter by-products."
~The Vegetarian Society
http://www.vegsoc.org/info/definitions.h...
It always weirds me out how people try to change the definition of vegetarianism based on their *reasons* for wanting to use the word.
I could call myself pregnant, but unless I have a baby in my belly, I would be wrong. Just as I could call myself a vegetarian, but If I eat the carcasses of animals, I would be wrong.
Source(s):
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-gxld3h0hc...
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Dude !
gr8 question indeed !
its upto u........................
if meat is processed then it may b veg like some rather many varities of eggs !
Here are the various vegetarian sub-groups:
Semi-Vegetarian
Semi-vegetarians are people who have chosen to live a lifestyle which is not strictly vegetarian. A semi-vegetarian may be a person who only eats meat occasionally, or perhaps doesn't eat meat, but eats poultry and fish.
Ovo-Lacto-Vegetarian
Ovo-lacto vegetarians are vegetarians who do not eat meat, poultry, fish, and seafood, but do eat eggs and milk. This is by far the largest group of vegetarians.
Ovo-Vegetarian
Ovo-vegetarians are people who would be classed as vegans if they did not eat eggs.
Lacto-Vegetarian
Lacto-vegetarians are people who would be classed as vegans if they did not consume milk.
Vegan
This is by far the strictest vegetarian sub-group or category.
A vegan is a person who has chosen not to consume any animal products or byproducts. Some will even so far as not consuming honey and yeast, and others will not wear any clothing made from animal products.
i think it's like religion, you have so many, but try and say the same thing, or find a little different take on things i'm trying to add more fruits & veggies, but i'm not going to give up salmon
No,I agree with you.If you eat any meat knowingly I wouldn't consider them vegetarian,there are certain cases where vegetarians are served meat hidden in their food or get sauce with meat in it or something similar,if that was the case I would consider them vegetarian since they didn't do it on purpose and if they don't continue to eat it.
A fish is a chicken is a pig is a cow. No, if you call yourself an honest vegetarian, than you dont eat fish. The point is not how it is killed, the point is it is killed. Its really pretty simple. Nevermind the "sub categories".
Well the definition of 'vegetarianism' is not a water-tight and fixed thing. Its only a perception. It varies from person to person.
When a person calls himself a "vegetarian", its also important to state his understanding of the term.
for example drinking milk and eating eggs raises debates on vegeterianism.
its all relative and all perceptions ... no rules.
cheers.
The answer could not be more simple then Vegetarians do not eat any animal flesh..period. Ethical or not, if a person eats meat, he is an omnivore.