The Humane Idea (Classic Reprint): A Brief History of Man's Attitude Toward the Other Animals, and of the Development of the Humane Spirit Into Organized Societies - Tapa blanda

Rowley, Francis H.

 
9781330770276: The Humane Idea (Classic Reprint): A Brief History of Man's Attitude Toward the Other Animals, and of the Development of the Humane Spirit Into Organized Societies

Sinopsis

A lively history of humane thinking about animals and how it grew into organized protection.

This book traces the long path of compassionate ideas about animals, from ancient thoughts to modern laws and societies. It shows how humane education, religion, literature, and politics helped shape protections for animals and the broader view that all sentient life deserves kind treatment. The journey includes early efforts in Britain and America, the rise of humane societies, and the evolving view of the duties we owe to animals.

Readers will encounter pivotal moments, such as early legislative steps in New York and Massachusetts, the founding of societies to prevent cruelty, and influential voices that argued for ethical treatment across species. The book weaves together philosophy, history, and real-world reform to illuminate how compassion for animals entered public life and law.

  • Key milestones in humane legislation and the formation of protection societies
  • Historical and cultural currents that shaped the humane idea, from ancient to modern times
  • How ethics, religion, and literature contributed to a wider duty to animals
  • Examples of early American and British advocacy and reform efforts

Ideal for readers of history, ethics, and animal-protection topics seeking a clear account of how compassion for animals grew into organized protection.

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Excerpt from The Humane Idea: A Brief History of Man's Attitude Toward the Other Animals, and of the Development of the Humane Spirit Into Organized Societies

MY purpose in this small volume is to be of service, particularly to the ordinary humane worker. Scattered over the coun try are many deeply interested in the cause that has for its aim the prevention Of cruelty to animals and the fostering of such a sentiment as will ultimately make prosecution for cruelty unnecessary. Not a few of these workers are called upon from time to time to speak upon some phase of the subject. Often they are far from public libraries where such books might be Obtained as those which would be of assistance to them. It has seemed to me that a brief, yet general survey of the history Of the humane idea would be found useful.

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