Practical Stoicism Would The Ancient Stoics Have Been Against The Mistreatment Of Animals?
Aug 28, 2023
Tanner and Massimo Pigliucci debate whether the ancient Stoics would have opposed the mistreatment of animals. They discuss specific texts and arguments, the Stoic view on consuming meat, unethical practices in animal treatment, and the stoics' reverence for nature and virtue.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Ancient Stoics and the Mistreatment of Animals
02:29 • 5min
Exploring the Ancient Stoic Perspective on Meat Consumption
07:27 • 3min
Unethical Practices in Animal Treatment: An Examination through a Stoic Lens
09:58 • 5min
Ancient Stoics' Perspective on the Mistreatment of Animals
14:54 • 3min