The Case for Vegetarianism - Philosophy for a Small Planet

In clear, persuasive language, Hill makes a moral argument for vegetarianism based on reasons ranging from animal rights, to health, to global ecology, to world hunger. Hill also answers common objections to giving up meat and explores why, if the evidence in favor of vegetarianism is so strong, it has not caught on more widely.

About the author

John Lawrence Hill is Associate Professor of Law at St. Thomas University School of Law and the author of The Enlightened Society.

Summary

This text examines from various philosophical perspectives the different reasons for adopting a vegetarian diet, ranging from animal interests and rights to global ecology and world hunger. It includes a chapter responding to common objections to vegetarianism.

Product details

• Authors: John Lawrence Hill
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1996
• EAN: 9780847681389
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-8138-9
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 227 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 304 g
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Diet; Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, Animals & society, Ethics and moral philosophy, Ethical issues & debates, Animals and society, Ethical issues and debates