Question

According to physicist and philosopher Albert Einstein, “Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances of survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain. Are you willing to eat less meat or no meat? Explain.

Answer 1

I don’t agree with this.

There is no solid proof behind the statement. Therefore, there is no question of not having meat. Every food has its own food-value – meat provides protein; it is tasty as well; if it is taken in hygienic way, there will be no harm and increases survival as well.

Life is all about enjoyment. In economic term, if taking meat creates enjoyment it establishes opportunity cost. If by considering the statement, someone who loves to eat meat sacrifices it his opportunity cost of enjoyment is gone. It may be a great loss; therefore, it should not be sacrificed.