An Essay On Abstinence From Animal Food, As A Moral Duty (1802)
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An Essay On Abstinence From Animal Food, As A Moral Duty is a book written by Joseph Ritson and first published in 1802. The book argues that abstaining from animal food is a moral obligation for humans, based on the principles of compassion, justice, and the avoidance of unnecessary harm. Ritson provides a historical and philosophical analysis of the practice of eating animal products, and argues that it is a form of violence and exploitation that is inconsistent with moral principles. He also addresses common objections to vegetarianism, such as concerns about nutrition and the role of animals in human society. The book was influential in the early vegetarian movement and remains a classic work on the ethical and moral dimensions of animal rights.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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- ISBN-13: 9781436771085
- ISBN-10: 1436771080
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2008
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.51 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.72 pounds
- Page Count: 240
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