Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals
Right. This is the part I’m curious about. If someone enjoys consuming animal products to such a degree that not consuming them is impractical, don’t they then have a claim to being vegan?
Why wouldn’t it be vegan?
Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals
Right. This is the part I’m curious about. If someone enjoys consuming animal products to such a degree that not consuming them is impractical, don’t they then have a claim to being vegan?
no. utilitarianism isn’t the basis of the vegan philosophy, and utility does not impact practicability