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LoC No.: 28029294
Title: A Vindication of Natural Diet.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Vindication of Natural Diet" by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a philosophical pamphlet written in the early 19th century, specifically during the romantic period. This book provides an argument advocating for a vegetarian diet, suggesting it is the most natural and morally preferable choice for humanity. The work is not only a personal reflection of Shelley's dietary choices at the time but also a broader commentary on health, morality, and social reform. In this pamphlet, Shelley argues that the decline of man's physical and moral nature correlates with the introduction of unnatural dietary habits, particularly the consumption of animal flesh. He presents a critique of civilization's reliance on meat and fermented beverages, claiming that such practices give rise to various diseases and societal ills. Through comparative anatomy, he posits that human beings are anatomically suited for a plant-based diet and supports his arguments with anecdotal evidence, historical references, and the health benefits he and others have reportedly experienced while adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. Shelley’s eloquent prose merges scientific observations with philosophical ideals, ultimately calling for a reform in dietary practices as a means of fostering individual well-being and broader societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822
EBook No.: 38727
Published: Jan 31, 2012
Downloads: 251
Language: English
Subject: Vegetarianism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 28029294
Title: A Vindication of Natural Diet.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Martin Pettit and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Vindication of Natural Diet" by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a philosophical pamphlet written in the early 19th century, specifically during the romantic period. This book provides an argument advocating for a vegetarian diet, suggesting it is the most natural and morally preferable choice for humanity. The work is not only a personal reflection of Shelley's dietary choices at the time but also a broader commentary on health, morality, and social reform. In this pamphlet, Shelley argues that the decline of man's physical and moral nature correlates with the introduction of unnatural dietary habits, particularly the consumption of animal flesh. He presents a critique of civilization's reliance on meat and fermented beverages, claiming that such practices give rise to various diseases and societal ills. Through comparative anatomy, he posits that human beings are anatomically suited for a plant-based diet and supports his arguments with anecdotal evidence, historical references, and the health benefits he and others have reportedly experienced while adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. Shelley’s eloquent prose merges scientific observations with philosophical ideals, ultimately calling for a reform in dietary practices as a means of fostering individual well-being and broader societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822
EBook No.: 38727
Published: Jan 31, 2012
Downloads: 251
Language: English
Subject: Vegetarianism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.