Animals in the classical world: ethical perspectives from Greek and Roman texts
In: Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series
In: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Ser.
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.