Moralia, Volume XII: Concerning the Face Which Appears in the Orb of the Moon. On the Principle of Cold. Whether Fire or Water Is More Useful. Whether Land or Sea Animals Are Cleverer. Beasts Are Rational. On the Eating of Flesh
by Plutarch
Plutarch explores natural philosophy, ethics, and animal intelligence in this collection of classical essays on the moon, elements, and the morality of eating flesh.
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Plutarch's Moralia Volume XII presents a series of essays addressing topics in natural philosophy and ethics.
The volume includes discussions on the appearance of the moon, the principle of cold, and the comparative usefulness of fire and water.
Further essays examine whether land or sea animals are more intelligent and whether beasts possess rationality.
The collection concludes with reflections on the ethics of consuming meat.
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