Dumb Beasts and Dead Philosophers
Ancient Literature
Animals and civilization
Animals in literature
Dieren
Humanity
Philosophy, ancient
Ancient Philosophy
Animal welfare
Philosophy
History and criticism
History
Animal rights do not feature explicitly in ancient thought. Indeed the notion of natural rights in general is not obviously present in the classical world. Plato and Aristotle are typically read as racist and elitist thinkers who barely recognise the humanity of their fellow humans. Surely they woul…
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