The Logic of Vegetarianism

Essays and Dialogues

Salt

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9782528112267
• Topic: Philosophy
• Subtopic: Ethics & Moral Philosophy

The Logic of Vegetarianism: Essays and Dialogues is a thought-provoking collection of essays and dialogues by Henry S. Salt, first published in 1899. This seminal work explores the ethical, philosophical, and practical arguments for adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. Through a series of engaging essays and Socratic-style dialogues, Salt examines the moral considerations surrounding the consumption of animal flesh, challenging readers to reflect on the relationship between humans and animals. The book delves into topics such as the rights of animals, the health and environmental benefits of vegetarianism, and the inconsistencies in human attitudes toward different species. Salt's clear reasoning and compassionate perspective invite readers to question long-held traditions and consider the broader implications of their dietary choices. The Logic of Vegetarianism remains a foundational text in the animal rights and vegetarian movements, offering timeless insights and compelling arguments that continue to resonate with contemporary audiences seeking a more ethical and sustainable way of living.

Table of contents

• THE LOGIC OF VEGETARIANISM
• THE MORALIST AT THE SHAMBLES.
• PREFACE
• CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTORY
• WHY "VEGETARIAN"?
• THE RAISON D'ÊTRE OF VEGETARIANISM
• THE PAST AND PRESENT OF VEGETARIANISM
• STRUCTURAL EVIDENCE
• THE APPEAL TO NATURE
• THE HUMANITARIAN ARGUMENT
• PALLIATIONS AND SOPHISTRIES
• THE CONSISTENCY TRICK
• THE DEGRADATION OF THE BUTCHER
• THE ÆSTHETIC ARGUMENT
• THE HYGIENIC ARGUMENT
• DIGESTION
• CONDITIONS OF CLIMATE
• FLESH MEAT AND MORALS
• THE ECONOMIC ARGUMENT
• DOUBTS AND DIFFICULTIES
• BIBLE AND BEEF
• THE FLESH-EATER'S KITH AND KIN
• VEGETARIANISM AS RELATED TO OTHER REFORMS
• CONCLUSION
• INDEX
• FOOTNOTES: