Porphyry On Abstinence From Animal Food (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163420898)

Porphyry On Abstinence From Animal Food is a philosophical treatise written by Porphyry, a Neoplatonic philosopher, in the third century AD. The book argues for the ethical and health benefits of a vegetarian diet, and criticizes the consumption of animal products as immoral and harmful. The book is divided into four parts, each exploring a different aspect of the vegetarian lifestyle. The first part discusses the ethical reasons for abstaining from meat, arguing that animals have souls and should not be treated as mere objects for human consumption. The second part focuses on the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, arguing that it can prevent disease and promote longevity. The third part explores the spiritual benefits of vegetarianism, arguing that it can lead to a deeper understanding of the universe and a closer connection to the divine. The final part offers practical advice for those seeking to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle, including tips on cooking and meal planning.Porphyry On Abstinence From Animal Food has been influential in the development of vegetarianism and animal rights movements throughout history. The book remains a valuable resource for those interested in ethical and healthy living. This edition of the book is translated by Thomas Taylor, a prominent English philosopher and translator of classical texts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Taylor
ISBN-10: 1163420891
ISBN-13: 9781163420898
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d