TY - BOOK AU - Kusel,Emil Edward TI - Humanitarian Philosophy, 4th Edition AV - BL PY - 2015/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Animal welfare KW - Vegetarianism -- Religious aspects N1 - 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.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48589 ER -