The Ethics of Diet

The Ethics of Diet

A Catena of Authorities Deprecatory of the Practice of Flesh EatingBy Howard Williams
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In "The Ethics of Diet," Howard Williams presents a critical exploration of the moral implications surrounding dietary choices, examining the intersection of ethics, ecology, and human health. Williams employs a distinctive literary style that blends philosophical inquiry with empirical evidence, drawing from historical context and contemporary debates in ethics and nutrition. The work is structured around a comprehensive analysis of vegetarianism, veganism, and omnivorous diets, challenging readers to confront the ethical dimensions of their food consumption and its impact on the environment and animal welfare. Howard Williams, a prominent philosopher and ethicist, has long been interested in the application of ethical theory to everyday life. His extensive background in moral philosophy and his academic engagements have shaped his inquiries into the consequences of diet on both personal and societal levels. Williams'Äôs commitment to promoting conscious living and sustainability informs his arguments, making this book a vital contribution to the discourse on ethics and animal rights. This book is highly recommended for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the ethical dilemmas inherent in modern dietary practices. Readers will gain not only insight into their own choices but also an appreciation for the broader implications these choices have on the world around them. "The Ethics of Diet" is an essential read for students, ethicists, and anyone interested in the moral responsibilities we hold regarding food.

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GenrePhilosophy
Length20 hrs 57 mins
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Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1CONTENTS.
26XXIV. VOLTAIRE. 1694–1778.
2PREFACE.
27XXV. HALLER. 1708–1777.
3I. HESIOD. EIGHTH CENTURY B.C.
28XXVI. COCCHI. 1695–1758.
4II. PYTHAGORAS. 570–470 B.C.
29XXVII. ROUSSEAU. 1712–1778.
5III. PLATO. 428–347 B.C.
30XXVIII. LINNÉ. 1707–1778.
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6IV. OVID. 43 B.C.–18 A.D.
31XXIX. BUFFON. 1707–1788.
7V. SENECA. DIED 65 A.D.
32XXX. HAWKESWORTH. 1715–1773.
8VI. PLUTARCH. 40–120 A.D. (?): PLUTARCH—ESSAY ON FLESH-EATING.
33XXXI. PALEY. 1743–1805.
9VII. TERTULLIAN. 160–240 (?) A.D.
34XXXII. ST. PIERRE. 1737–1814.
10VIII. CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA. DIED 220 (?) A.D.
35XXXIII. OSWALD. 1730–1793.
11IX. PORPHYRY. 233–306 (?) A.D.
36XXXIV. HUFELAND. 1762–1836.
12X. CHRYSOSTOM. 347–407 A.D.
37XXXV. RITSON. 1761–1830.
13XI. CORNARO. 1465–1566.
38XXXVI. NICHOLSON. 1760–1825.
14XII. SIR THOMAS MORE. 1480–1535.
39XXXVII. ABERNETHY. 1763–1831.
15XIII. MONTAIGNE. 1533–1592.
40XXXVIII. LAMBE. 1765–1847.
16XIV. GASSENDI. 1592–1655.
41XXXIX. NEWTON. 1770–1825.
17XV. RAY. 1627–1705.
42XL. GLEÏZÈS. 1773–1843.
18XVI. EVELYN. 1620–1706.
43XLI. SHELLEY. 1792–1822.
19XVII. BERNARD DE MANDEVILLE. 1670–1733.
44XLII. PHILLIPS. 1767–1840.
20XVIII. GAY. 1688–1732.
45XLIII. LAMARTINE. 1790–1869.
21XIX. CHEYNE. 1671–1743.
46XLIV. MICHELET. 1797–1874.
22XX. POPE. 1688–1744.
47XLV. COWHERD. 1763–1816.
23XXI. THOMSON. 1700–1748.
48XLVI. METCALFE. 1788–1862.
24XXII. HARTLEY. 1705–1757.
49XLVII. GRAHAM. 1794–1851.
25XXIII. CHESTERFIELD. 1694–1773.
50XLVIII. STRUVE. 1805–1870.

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