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The Case of the Animals versus Man Before the King of the Jinn (Paperback)
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The Case of the Animals versus Man Before the King of the Jinn (Paperback)
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This is a new English translation of a classic of medieval Islamic
learning, which illuminates the intellectual debates of its age and
speaks vividly to the concerns of our own. It is the most famous
work of the Brethren of Purity, a tenth-century esoteric fraternity
based in Basra and Baghdad. In this rich allegorical fable the
exploited and oppressed animals pursue a case against humanity.
They are granted the gift of speech and presented as subjects with
views and interests of their own. Over the course of the hearing
they rebuke and criticise human weakness, deny man's superiority,
and make powerful demands for greater justice and respect for
animals. This sophisticated moral allegory combines elements of
satire with a thought-provoking thesis on animal welfare. Goodman
and McGregor accompany their translation with an introduction and
annotations that explore the rich historical and cultural context
to the work.
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