A Vindication Of Natural Diet (1884)

Arguing for the benefits of a plant-based diet, Percy Bysshe Shelley critiques the ethical and health implications of meat consumption in his 1884 essay. He supports his stance with medical research and ethical philosophy while addressing common objections regarding nutrition. Emphasizing compassion for all living beings, Shelley posits that a vegetarian diet promotes individual health and environmental sustainability. This work serves as a significant contribution to discussions on dietary ethics and health, preserved as a facsimile reprint for modern readers.