A Dissertation On The Duty Of Mercy And Sin Of Cruelty To Brute Animals

Mellen Animal Rights Library Series #3

by Humphrey Primatt

""A Dissertation On The Duty Of Mercy And Sin Of Cruelty To Brute Animals"" is a philosophical treatise written by Humphrey Primatt that explores the ethical and moral obligations humans have towards animals. The book argues that humans have a duty to show mercy and kindness towards animals, and that cruelty towards them is a sin. Primatt's arguments are based on religious and moral principles, as well as scientific observations of animal behavior and intelligence. The book also discusses the importance of treating animals humanely for practical reasons, such as the benefits to agriculture and the prevention of disease. Overall, ""A Dissertation On The Duty Of Mercy And Sin Of Cruelty To Brute Animals"" is a seminal work in the history of animal rights and a call to action for humans to treat animals with kindness and respect.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Animals

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1776

About the author

Humphrey Primatt (1734 – c. 1776) was an English clergyman and early animal rights writer. Primatt has been described as "one of the most important figures in the development of a notion of animal rights."
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