A Vindication of the Rights of Brutes (1792) - Couverture souple

Taylor, Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1036872602 ISBN 13 : 9781036872601

Editeur : Sothis Press, 2023

Synopsis

Exploring the idea that all created things share equal intrinsic worth and dignity. This edition presents Thomas Taylor’s early argument that animals possess reason, can communicate, and deserve moral consideration. It draws on ancient writers and Egyptian priestly practice to show how a world that treats animals as merely useful may be changed by new thinking.

The text challenges long-held hierarchies and asks readers to reconsider how humans relate to other beings. It blends historical anecdotes with a bold claim: when examined closely, every creature’s value is equal in principle, regardless of species or status.

• Clear cases for animal reason and communication as a basis for moral equality
• Historical context from ancient and Egyptian sources to ground the argument
• Thought experiments about language, culture, and the rights of brutes
• A provocative look at how ideas about liberty and equality could reshape everyday life

Ideal for readers curious about philosophy, ethics, and the history of ideas around animal rights.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sothis Press
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1036872602
• ISBN 13: 9781036872601
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 125
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• Personne responsable: non disponible