Animals in the Classical World Ethical Perspectives from Greek and Roman Texts
Description
This sourcebook presents nearly 200 specially-translated Greek and Roman texts from Homer to Plutarch, revealing the place of the animal in the moral consciousness of the Classical era. Philosophical, historical, dramatic and poetic texts explore how animals were regarded in all aspects of ancient life, from philosophy to farming.
Keywords
PhilosophyEthics & Moral PhilosophyHistory & SurveysAncient & ClassicalArtCriticism & TheoryHistoryAestheticsSocial ScienceSociologyTechniques
2013Book
Author(s)Alastair Harden
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230276611
LanguageEnglish
