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Vegetarianism-the word originated from the Latin word 'Vegetus' meaning "whole,sound,fresh,lively" and the word was formed in 1842.Vegetarianism was advocated by many philosophers,even before scientific advancements proved the dangers of meat eating.Pythagoras,Plato,Plutarch,Ovid,the Buddha,Mahaveera,Ashoka the great,Mahatma Gandhi,Milton,Pope,Shelley,Voltair,Rousseau,Tolstoy,Newton and G.B.Shaw were just a few of the world's greatest thinkers who contributed to animal welfare by advocating vegetarianism.
What were they thinking ? Why do we need to follow their example? And what's wrong with eating meat? To answer all these questions and more, I've compiled some literature here for your reading. Hopefully this should convince you that vegetarianism or veganism is the better way of life. Remember that animals wont be the only ones you save by going veggie. You are also saving yourself by opting for a healthier diet. Disclaimer: The views presented in these links and articles are solely of the respective authors. While my opinions concur with them on most grounds, I would like to not be held responsible for any discrepancies you detect. Please contact the respective authors if you wish to follow up with a dialogue! |
