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In 1951, the Vegan Society formally defined veganism as "the doctrine that man should live without exploiting [[animal]]s.” According to this [[understanding]], veganism is not itself a set of [[actions]] or [[practices]] but instead “a principle, from which certain practices logically [[flow]].”

In 1951, the Vegan Society formally defined veganism as "the doctrine that man should live without exploiting [[animal]]s.” According to this [[understanding]], veganism is not itself a set of [[actions]] or [[practices]] but instead “a principle, from which certain practices logically [[flow]].”

 

The Vegan Society has also used other definitions, which put more emphasis on veganism as a [[practice]] or lifestyle:

The Vegan Society has also used other definitions, which put more emphasis on veganism as a [[practice]] or lifestyle:

Other vegan societies use similar definitions. In addition, the words “vegan” and “veganism” are often used to refer to a plant-based diet alone, without any [[connection]] to [[ethical]] or social motivations. Activists commonly argue for [[different]] [[interpretations]] of the terms, and an agreed-upon definition is hard to come by.

Other vegan societies use similar definitions. In addition, the words “vegan” and “veganism” are often used to refer to a plant-based diet alone, without any [[connection]] to [[ethical]] or social motivations. Activists commonly argue for [[different]] [[interpretations]] of the terms, and an agreed-upon definition is hard to come by.

==Veganism==

==Veganism==

'''Veganism''' is a philosophy  and [[lifestyle]] whose adherents seek to exclude the use of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose. Vegans endeavor not to use or consume animal products of any kind. The most common reasons for becoming a vegan are human [[health]], [[ethical]] commitment or [[moral]] conviction concerning animal rights or welfare, the [[environment]], and [[spiritual]] or [[religious]] concerns. Of particular concern to many vegans are the [[practices]] involved in factory farming and animal testing, and the intensive use of land and other resources for animal farming.

'''Veganism''' is a philosophy  and [[lifestyle]] whose adherents seek to exclude the use of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose. Vegans endeavor not to use or consume animal products of any kind. The most common reasons for becoming a vegan are human [[health]], [[ethical]] commitment or [[moral]] conviction concerning animal rights or welfare, the [[environment]], and [[spiritual]] or [[religious]] concerns. Of particular concern to many vegans are the [[practices]] involved in factory farming and animal testing, and the intensive use of land and other resources for animal farming.