Animals in the Classical World
Ethical Perspectives from Greek and Roman Texts
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ancient, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
| Author: | A. Harden | ISBN: | 9781137319319 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | September 24, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | A. Harden |
| ISBN: | 9781137319319 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | September 24, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This sourcebook presents nearly 200 specially-translated Greek and Roman texts from Homer to Plutarch, revealing the place of the animal in the moral consciousness of the Classical era. Philosophical, historical, dramatic and poetic texts explore how animals were regarded in all aspects of ancient life, from philosophy to farming.
This sourcebook presents nearly 200 specially-translated Greek and Roman texts from Homer to Plutarch, revealing the place of the animal in the moral consciousness of the Classical era. Philosophical, historical, dramatic and poetic texts explore how animals were regarded in all aspects of ancient life, from philosophy to farming.
