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Animals in the Classical World

Ethical Perspectives from Greek and Roman Texts
By:A. Harden
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9780230276611
eText ISBN:9781137319319
Edition:0
Copyright:2013
Format:Reflowable

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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.