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O Vegetarismo e a Moralidade das raças

By Jaime de Magalhães Lima
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An impassioned essay traces vegetarianism's historical and moral pedigree from ancient traditions through modern thinkers, arguing that abstaining from meat promotes ethical purity, reduces violence, and aligns with higher spiritual and civilizational aims. The author surveys philosophical and literary authorities to show vegetarianism as a persistent ideal, criticizes carnivorous culinary habits as corrupting and unnecessarily violent, and advocates for wider adoption of plant-based diets as both a moral duty and a practical means to remedy social and personal ills.

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Jaime de Magalhães Lima

Jaime de Magalhães Lima was a Portuguese writer and intellectual known for his diverse contributions to literature and social thought in the 19th century. His works often explore themes of democracy, morality, and the human experience. Notable titles include "A Democracia / Estudo sobre o governo representativo," which examines representative government, and "A Guerra: Depoimentos de Herejes," a reflection on war through the voices of dissenters. Lima's writings also delve into environmental themes, as seen in "Eucalyptos e Acacias: Vinte annos de experiencias." His literary legacy is marked by a commitment to addressing pressing social issues of his time.

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