Animals, Rights and Reason in Plutarch and Modern Ethics

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The exploration of Plutarch's views on animal rationality and sentience highlights his significant contributions to early animal rights discourse. Stephen Newmyer analyzes Plutarch's treatises, revealing arguments that predate modern thinkers like Peter Singer and Tom Regan. This work situates Plutarch within both ancient philosophical traditions and the broader history of animal rights, contrasting his perspectives with those of anti-animal advocates such as the Stoics. It serves as a crucial resource for classicists, philosophers, and animal welfare advocates alike.