The Case for Vegetarianism: Philosophy for a Small Planet

by John Lawrence Hill

Overview

This clear and elegantly argued book examines from various philosophical perspectives the many reasons for adopting a vegetarian diet, from animal interests and rights, to health benefits, global ecology, and world hunger. Hill's careful working through of different moral philosophies makes the book excellent for critical thinking and introduction to moral philosophy courses as well as for courses in contemporary ethical issues and environmental ethics. The book includes a chapter responding to common objections to becoming vegetarian and an examination of why, if the evidence in its favor is so strong, vegetarianism has not caught on. More comprehensive and more philosophical than previous books on the subject, The Case for Vegetarianism is truly the 'vegetarian defense manual.'

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780585080673
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

John Lawrence Hill is Associate Professor of Law at St. Thomas University School of Law and the author of The Enlightened Society.

Editorial Reviews

Extremely well done...more than any other book I have read, this one deserves to be called The Case for Vegetarianism.

Susan Finsen

Strong arguments for being a vegetarian...

Choice Reviews