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Porphyry On Abstinence From Animal Food

Porphyry On Abstinence From Animal Food

Wynne-Tyson, Esme
Taylor, Thomas

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesVegetarian

ISBN10: 1162943769
ISBN13: 9781162943763
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Porphyry On Abstinence From Animal Food is a philosophical treatise by Porphyry, a Neoplatonic philosopher who lived in the third century AD. The book is a defense of vegetarianism and argues that it is both morally and spiritually superior to consuming meat. Porphyry presents a range of arguments in support of this position, drawing on ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, as well as religious and ethical traditions from around the world. He also addresses common objections to vegetarianism, such as the idea that humans are naturally carnivorous, and provides practical advice for those who wish to adopt a vegetarian diet. The book is translated into English by Thomas Taylor, a noted scholar of Neoplatonism and the occult, and includes an introduction and notes that provide historical context and explain the philosophical concepts discussed in the text. Overall, Porphyry On Abstinence From Animal Food is a thought-provoking and influential work that continues to be widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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