"The Place of Animals in Human Thought" by The Countess Evelyn Martinengo Cesaresco is a study of shifting views of animals through time. It considers different cultural beliefs and the place of animals in human thoughts and culture. Starting with the idea of souls moving between beings, including humans and animals, the author travels through beliefs from old Indian teachings to ideas in ancient Greece, showing how people's thoughts on animals' spirits changed. The author also questions how humans should treat animals, focusing on the idea that humans and animals are linked through the spirit, leading to moral questions.
The Place of Animals in Human Thought
By Evelyn Lilian Hazeldine Carrington Martinengo-Cesaresco
Explore the ever-changing role of animals in human beliefs, from spiritual connections to ethical treatment.
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