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100 1 _aMoore, J. Howard
_q(John Howard),
_d1862-1916
245 1 0 _aWhy I Am a Vegetarian :
_bAn Address Delivered Before the Chicago Vegetarian Society
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-02-16
508 _aProduced by L. Reeves from scans generously made available by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Why I Am a Vegetarian" by J. Howard Moore is a philosophical discourse on vegetarianism, presented as an address delivered before the Chicago Vegetarian Society in the late 19th century. This book advocates for a compassionate lifestyle that recognizes the rights and welfare of non-human beings, suggesting that ethical living extends beyond human boundaries. It challenges the societal norms surrounding diet and animal rights, aiming to influence the reader’s perspective on exploitation and morality. In this thought-provoking text, Moore reflects on the moral implications of consuming animal products and argues that a vegetarian diet is not only possible but also preferable for maintaining a just and respectful existence. He asserts that the act of eating meat is fundamentally a form of exploitation, equating it with broader social injustices. Throughout his address, he elaborates on the kinship between humans and animals, supporting his arguments with philosophical insights and historical references. Moore ultimately calls for a deeper understanding of our responsibilities toward all sentient beings, promoting vegetarianism as a logical and ethical choice aligned with the principles of empathy, justice, and solidarity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVegetarianism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61396
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