Dumb Beasts and Dead Philosophers: Humanity and the Humane in Ancient Philosophy and Literature
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Animal rights do not feature explicitly in ancient thought. Indeed the notion of natural rights in general is not obviously present in the classical world. Plato and Aristotle are typically read as racist and elitist thinkers who barely recognize the humanity of their fellow humans. Surely they would be the last to show up as models of the humane view of other kinds? In this unusual philosophy book, Catherine Osborne asks the reader to think...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0199568278
ISBN13:9780199568277
Release Date:August 2009
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:278 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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