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Moral Significance Of Animals As Indicated In Greek Proverbs

Moral Significance Of Animals As Indicated In Greek Proverbs

Houghton, Herbert Pierrepont

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesMarine Life

ISBN10: 1163077208
ISBN13: 9781163077207
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled Moral Significance Of Animals As Indicated In Greek Proverbs by Herbert Pierrepont Houghton is an exploration of the ways in which animals are used in Greek proverbs to convey moral lessons. The author delves into the cultural and historical context surrounding the use of animals in Greek society, examining the beliefs and attitudes that shaped their significance.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific animals, such as the lion, the fox, and the dog, among others. Each chapter explores the various ways in which the animal is depicted in Greek proverbs and what those depictions reveal about the moral values of the society.Throughout the book, Houghton draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient Greek literature, art, and philosophy, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role that animals played in shaping the moral consciousness of the Greeks. He also examines how these ideas have been transmitted through the ages and continue to influence our understanding of the relationship between humans and animals today.Overall, Moral Significance Of Animals As Indicated In Greek Proverbs is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the ways in which animals have been used to convey moral lessons throughout history. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of ethics, animal rights, or the cultural significance of animals.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.

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