Although reasoned discourse on human-animal relations is often
considered a late twentieth-century phenomenon, ethical debate over
animals and how humans should treat them can be traced back to the
philosophers and literati of the classical world. From Stoic
assertions that humans owe nothing to animals that are
intellectually foreign to them, to Plutarch's impassioned arguments
for animals as sentient and rational beings, it is clear that
modern debate owes much to Greco-Roman thought.
Animals in Greek and Roman Thought brings together new
translations of classical passages which contributed to ancient
debate on the nature of animals and their relationship to human
beings. The selections chosen come primarily from philosophical and
natural historical works, as well as religious, poetic and
biographical works. The questions discussed include: Do animals
differ from humans intellectually? Were animals created for the use
of humankind? Should animals be used for food, sport, or sacrifice?
Can animals be our friends?
The selections are arranged thematically and, within themes,
chronologically. A commentary precedes each excerpt,
transliterations of Greek and Latin technical terms are provided,
and each entry includes bibliographic suggestions for further
reading.
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