Ethical Vegetarianism

From Pythagoras to Peter Singer

By Kerry S. Walters, Lisa Portmess | Publisher: State University of New York Press

About the book

For vegetarians seeking the historical roots of vegetarianism, for animal rights activists and the environmentally concerned, and for those questioning their consumption of meat, here's a book that provides a deep understanding of vegetarianism as more than just a dietary decision.

This is the first comprehensive collection of primary source material on vegetarianism as a moral choice and includes the writings of Carol Adams, Bernard de Mandeville, Mohandas Gandhi, Oliver Goldsmith, Anna Kingsford, Frances Moore Lappé, Porphyry, Pythagoras, Tom Regan, Albert Schweitzer, Seneca, Peter Singer, Leo Tolstoy, and Richard Wagner, among others.

Editions of Ethical Vegetarianism

Hardcover
ISBN 9780791440438
Paperback
ISBN 9780791440445
PDF
ISBN 9781438423197

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For vegetarians seeking the historical roots of vegetarianism, for animal rights activists and the environmentally concerned, and for those questioning their consumption of meat, here's a book that provides a deep understanding of vegetarianism as more than just a dietary decision.

This is the first comprehensive collection of primary source material on vegetarianism as a moral choice and includes the writings of Carol Adams, Bernard de Mandeville, Mohandas Gandhi, Oliver Goldsmith, Anna Kingsford, Frances Moore Lappé, Porphyry, Pythagoras, Tom Regan, Albert Schweitzer, Seneca, Peter Singer, Leo Tolstoy, and Richard Wagner, among others.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethical Vegetarianism about?

For vegetarians seeking the historical roots of vegetarianism, for animal rights activists and the environmentally concerned, and for those questioning their consumption of meat, here's a book that provides a deep understanding of vegetarianism as more than just a dietary decision.

This is the first comprehensive collection of primary source material on vegetarianism as a moral choice and includes the writings of Carol Adams, Bernard de Mandeville, Mohandas Gandhi, Oliver Goldsmith, Anna Kingsford, Frances Moore Lappé, Porphyry, Pythagoras, Tom Regan, Albert Schweitzer, Seneca, Peter Singer, Leo Tolstoy, and Richard Wagner, among others.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ethical Vegetarianism?

Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy

Where can I read a sample of Ethical Vegetarianism?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791440438

How long is Ethical Vegetarianism and how many pages does it have?

Ethical Vegetarianism has 304 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ethical Vegetarianism?

Kerry S. Walters, Lisa Portmess

Who is the Publisher of the book Ethical Vegetarianism?

State University of New York Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Ethical Vegetarianism is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791440438) and paperback(ISBN 9780791440445) and pdf(ISBN 9781438423197)

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