Thinking
Most of Plant Hearted showcases the "how" of veganism: the delicious food, the nutritional benefits of various plant foods, the resources to help you thrive as a plant-based human. This section considers the "why". Here, I share the philosophical and ethical underpinnings of my veganism. I ask questions. I contemplate.
Wherever I state something that I think may be controversial, I aim, at a minimum, to explain why I find the point defensible and provide sources where appropriate. I think that critical thinking is one of our greatest gifts as human animals and I hope that comes across here. Respectful dialogue is among my favourite things, and I think veganism is an especially fruitful topic for such dialogue. I hope that this page can help add to this ever-growing conversation.
This last instalment of the Plant Hearted Holiday Gift Guides is all about gifts that benefit more than just the friend or family member you are buying for. These gifts benefit both human and non-human animals and a donation to any of these would be a meaningful gift that reflects vegan values while helping those in need.