In Matthew Scully's book "Dominion," he reflects on the moral implications of how society treats animals in relation to food. He expresses a strong sentiment that the value of living creatures should take precedence over their use as mere food items. Scully emphasizes that a person's value for life should not diminish in the face of culinary traditions, suggesting that one should feel empathy for animals rather than indulgence in their consumption.

Scully warns against the dangers of becoming desensitized to animal suffering, arguing that prioritizing enjoyment of food at the expense of compassion leads to moral complacency. He believes it's important to recognize the inherent value of animals and not reduce them to commodities, advocating for a more ethical approach toward how we relate to food and the lives involved in its production.