Publisher's Synopsis
Porphyry On Abstinence From Animal Food is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Porphyry in the 3rd century AD. The book is a defense of vegetarianism and argues that humans should abstain from eating animal products. Porphyry presents a range of arguments, including ethical, environmental, and health-based reasons for avoiding meat. He also critiques the practices of animal agriculture and the harm caused to animals in the process. The book was translated into English by Thomas Taylor in the 18th century and is considered a classic work in the history of vegetarianism. This edition includes an introduction and notes by the translator, providing context for the work and its significance.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.
