02440cam a22003133u 4500 48589 UtSlPG 20260610134121.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Kusel, Emil Edward Humanitarian Philosophy, 4th Edition Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-03-26 Produced by Bryan Ness, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Humanitarian Philosophy, 4th Edition" by Emil Edward Kusel is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1912. The book advocates for a form of humanitarianism that emphasizes compassion for all sentient beings, denouncing the consumption of meat and the killing of animals as morally indefensible. Kusel challenges traditional religious doctrines, particularly those that justify killing animals for food, arguing instead for a diet that aligns with higher ethical and spiritual principles. In "Humanitarian Philosophy," Kusel presents a bold critique of established religious practices and beliefs that condone the killing of animals. He articulates a vision of a world in which the sanctity of all life is respected, using a combination of philosophical reasoning and appeals to morality. The text is rich with passionate rhetoric that condemns not only the act of eating meat but also the hypocrisy of those who claim to uphold religious values while participating in such practices. Throughout the book, Kusel references various biblical passages to highlight inconsistencies in religious teachings and calls for true compassion that aligns with the Golden Rule, ultimately advocating for a vegetarian lifestyle as a means of living harmoniously with all beings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animal welfare Vegetarianism -- Religious aspects https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48589 89428 89428