Why I Am a Vegetarian
First edition cover | |
| Author | J. Howard Moore |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Vegetarianism, animal ethics |
| Genre | Pamphlet |
| Publisher | Purdy Publishing Company |
Publication date | 1895 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 44 |
| OCLC | 39674424 |
| Text | Why I Am a Vegetarian at Wikisource |
Why I Am a Vegetarian is an 1895 pamphlet by American zoologist and philosopher J. Howard Moore. Based on a public address delivered before the Chicago Vegetarian Society, the pamphlet presents Moore's ethical, scientific, and humanitarian arguments for adopting a vegetarian diet. Emphasizing the moral consideration of all sentient beings, Moore critiques anthropocentrism and advocates for an expanded ethical framework grounded in evolutionary theory and the Golden Rule. It was reprinted in multiple editions and received attention in contemporary vegetarian and health reform publications.