Animals in the Classical World Ethical Perspectives from Greek and Roman Texts

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 l...

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Autor principal: Harden, Alastair (-)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan 2013.
Colección:The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series.
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Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:XII, 222 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9781137319319