ABSTRACT
This chapter examines three questions about Hume’s views on non-human animals. First, does Hume think that animals can make moral judgments? Second, does Hume think that the character traits of animals are properly subject to moral approval or disapproval by humans? That is, does he think animals can be said to be virtuous or vicious? Finally, what do Hume’s views imply about the moral standing of animals? It is shown that Hume has the resources to argue against practices that are cruel to animals.
