The Obligation And Extent Of Humanity To Brutes: Principally Considered With Reference To The Domesticated Animals (1839)

""The Obligation and Extent of Humanity to Brutes: Principally Considered with Reference to the Domesticated Animals"" is a book written by William Youatt in 1839. The book explores the ethical responsibility humans have towards animals, particularly domesticated ones. Youatt argues that humans have a moral obligation to treat animals with kindness and respect, and that this obligation extends beyond simply providing them with basic necessities like food and shelter. He also discusses the various ways in which humans have historically mistreated animals, such as inhumane breeding practices and cruel forms of entertainment like bullfighting. Throughout the book, Youatt emphasizes the importance of treating animals as sentient beings with their own needs and desires, rather than as mere objects or commodities. The book remains a significant work in the history of animal rights and has influenced subsequent discussions on the ethical treatment 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.