Porphyry On Abstinence From Animal Food

by Porphyry

Porphyry On Abstinence From Animal Food is a philosophical treatise by Porphyry, a Neoplatonic philosopher who lived in the third century AD. The book is a defense of vegetarianism and argues that it is both morally and spiritually superior to consuming meat. Porphyry presents a range of arguments in support of this position, drawing on ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, as well as religious and ethical traditions from around the world. He also addresses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162943769
• ISBN13: 9781162943763
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"