The Case for Vegetarianism: Philosophy for a Small Planet [Paperback]

John Lawrence Hill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996

This clear and elegantly argued book examines from various philosophical perspectives the many reasons for adopting a vegetarian diet, from animal interests and rights, to health benefits, global ecology, and world hunger. Hill's careful working through of different moral philosophies makes the book excellent for critical thinking and introduction to moral philosophy courses as well as for courses in contemporary ethical issues and environmental ethics. The book includes a chapter responding to common objections to becoming vegetarian and an examination of why, if the evidence in its favor is so strong, vegetarianism has not caught on. More comprehensive and more philosophical than previous books on the subject, The Case for Vegetarianism is truly the "vegetarian defense manual."

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Strong arguments for being a vegetarian... (CHOICE )

Extremely well done...more than any other book I have read, this one deserves to be called . (Susan Finsen )

About the Author

John Lawrence Hill is Associate Professor of Law at St. Thomas University School of Law and the author of The Enlightened Society.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847681386
• ISBN-13: 978-0847681389
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #985,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-changing book, February 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Case for Vegetarianism: Philosophy for a Small Planet (Paperback)

This is the book that convinced me to become a vegetarian. The arguments are well-presented and the author addresses many important issues such as myths about vegetarianism.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chapter 4: The Argument for Global Ecology, April 23, 2003

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J. Kriz (Fairfax, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Case for Vegetarianism: Philosophy for a Small Planet (Paperback)

Though I've only read Chapter 4, "The Argument for Global Ecology," for an ecology class, I found it to be very eye-opening. It, and a supportive and like-minded friend, have convinced me to go mostly vegetarian. Hill uses clear writing, sobering facts, and a balanced perspective to make his case for environmental vegetarianism. The reason I gave it only 4 stars is because, while I haven't read the other chapters, I'm not generally convinced by animal rights or health reasons for vegetarianism. However, Chapter 4 alone changed my life.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an accessible vegetarian defense manual, April 6, 1998

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Tobias (Belgium) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Case for Vegetarianism: Philosophy for a Small Planet (Paperback)

Mr Hill has written a very accessible and easily read case for vegetarianism. Vegetarians defend those who cannot defend themselves. However, sometimes vegetarians themselves are incapable of defense against carnivores. They should read this book and never be afraid again to debate with carnivoracious opponents.