The Place of Animals in Human Thought by Martinengo-Cesaresco

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Author Martinengo-Cesaresco, Evelyn Lilian Hazeldine Carrington, contessa, 1852-1931
Title The Place of Animals in Human Thought
Note Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Preface -- Soul-wandering as it concerns animals -- The Greek conception of animals -- Animals at Rome -- Plutarch the humane -- Man and his brother -- The faith of Iran -- Zoroastrian zoology -- A religon of ruth -- Lines from the Adi Granth -- The Hebrew conception of animals -- "A people like unto you" -- The friend of the creature -- Versipelles -- The horse as hero -- Animals in Eastern fiction -- The growth of modern ideas about animals.
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Summary "The Place of Animals in Human Thought" by The Countess Evelyn Martinengo Cesaresco is an analytical publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the historical and philosophical perspectives on the role of animals in human consciousness, exploring various cultural beliefs and attitudes towards animals throughout history. The author examines concepts such as transmigration of souls, empathy towards creatures, and how different civilizations have regarded the intelligence and emotional capacities of animals. The opening of the text introduces the concept of "soul-wandering," discussing varying beliefs, such as those in ancient Indian philosophy and its implications for how humans perceive the existence of animals. It highlights views from the Vedic period to various cultural interpretations in ancient Greece, demonstrating an evolution of thought concerning the spiritual status of animals and their potential shared experiences with humans. The author poses critical questions about human ethics related to animal treatment, suggesting a deep connection between human and animal consciousness marked by spiritual and moral considerations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BD: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Speculative Philosophy, General Philosophical works
Subject Animals -- Folklore
Subject Animals -- Anecdotes
Subject Animal welfare
Subject Religions
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EBook-No. 65720
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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