The Logic of Vegetarianism: Essays and Dialogues by Henry S. Salt
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| Author | Salt, Henry S., 1851-1939 |
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| LoC No. | 06041745 |
| Title | The Logic of Vegetarianism: Essays and Dialogues |
| Contents | Preface -- Introductory -- Why "vegetarian"? -- The raison d'être of vegetarianism -- The past and present of vegetarianism -- Structural evidence -- The appeal to nature -- The humanitarian argument -- Palliations and sophistries -- The consistency trick -- The degradation of the butcher -- The æsthetic argument -- The hygienic argument -- Digestion -- Conditions of climate -- Flesh meat and morals -- The economic argument -- Doubts and difficulties -- Bible and beef -- The flesh-eater's kith and kin -- Vegetarianism as related to other reforms -- Conclusion. |
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| Summary | "The Logic of Vegetarianism: Essays and Dialogues" by Henry S. Salt is a collection of essays and dialogues written in the late 19th century. The text explores the rationale and ethical arguments for vegetarianism, engaging with various counterarguments typically raised by advocates of meat consumption. The book aims to present a comprehensive and logical framework for understanding vegetarianism as not just a dietary choice, but a moral and humane philosophy that challenges common societal norms. At the start of the work, Salt outlines his intention to clarify the concept of vegetarianism, distinguishing it from misconceptions and critiques he aims to address through dialogue. He introduces the idea that while vegetarianism has gained traction as a movement, many misunderstand its core principles and ethical implications. Salt critiques the responses he received from opponents in the past, highlighting their flaws in understanding the arguments for vegetarianism, and emphasizes the necessity to engage with both the moral implications of meat consumption and the logical fallacies often employed by detractors. The opening sets a tone of intellectual rigor and establishes vegetarianism as a viable and ethically sound lifestyle choice to be defended against prevalent misapprehensions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Vegetarianism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49949 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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