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Routledge Plutarch's Three Treatises on Animals - Translation

Name: Routledge Plutarch's Three Treatises on Animals - Translation
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Explore ancient perspectives on animal intelligence and ethics with this scholarly volume from Routledge. This edition provides a new translation of Plutarch's three essential treatises: On the Cleverness of Animals, Whether Beasts Are Rational, and On Eating Meat. Designed for students and readers of ancient history, the book includes detailed introductions and explanatory commentaries. These notes help clarify the original Greek text while connecting Plutarch's ideas to modern discussions. You will find that his writings anticipate many arguments used today in philosophical and ethological debates regarding the intellectual and emotional lives of non-human animals. This collection is an important resource for anyone interested in how ancient Greek thought informs our current understanding of animal rights and nature.

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Includes a new translation of three major treatises: On the Cleverness of Animals, Whether Beasts Are Rational, and On Eating Meat.

Features helpful introductions and explanatory commentaries to clarify the meaning of the original Greek text.

Connects ancient Greek thought to current philosophical and ethological discourse regarding animal intelligence.

Provides insight into the intellectual and emotional dimensions of non-human animals as viewed by Plutarch.

Part of the respected Routledge Classical Translations series for academic and personal study.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138570842
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Greece
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 December 2020
Listed Since: 06 July 2020

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