I cannot find any great difference, on the basis of…
“I cannot find any great difference, on the basis of natural reason and equity only, between feeding on human flesh and feeding on animal flesh, except custom and practice.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Feeding on human or animal flesh is ethically similar; customs differ.
In simple terms: Eating meat, human or animal, is ethically alike.
Question cultural food norms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dietary choices
- policy debates
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What influences your food choices?
Legal frameworks may differentiate practices.