humanity and the humane in ancient philosophy and literature Osborne, Catherine. creator text enk Oxford Clarendon 2007 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xi, 262 p.) This unusual philosophy book asks the reader to reconsider the received view that animal rights have no place in ancient thought. Catherine Osborne argues that by reflecting on the work of the ancient philosophers and poets, we can see when and how we lost touch with the natural intelligence of dumb animals. specialized Catherine Osborne. Includes bibliographical references and index. Animal welfare Philosophy History Philosophy, Ancient Animals in literature Literature, Ancient History and criticism Animals and civilization HV4708 179.3 9780191712944 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199282067.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199282067.001.0001 StDuBDS 091203 20150804193932.0 EDZ0000075123