Animal Souls, Metempsychosis, and Theodicy in Seventeenth-Century English Thought

Animal Souls, Metempsychosis, and Theodicy in Seventeenth- Century English Thought

English Almanacs and Animal Health Care in the Seventeenth Century

In seventeenth-century England, the health and welfare of nonhuman animals rested almost solely on the shoulders of their keepers. Veterinary institutions had not yet been founded, and academically trained animal doctors did not exist. Laymen, however, had access to a great deal of information on animal health care. A range of printed publications were available that offered medical advice. The...

Pirates, Highwaymen, and the Origins of the Criminal in Seventeenth-Century English Thought

English medicine in the seventeenth century

other persons who are mentioned because at some time something has been named after them. Historians may hope that future editions will not prune too much on the ground of obsolescence. Manifestly there is no outright "best buy": Firkin & Whitworth contain material not to be found elsewhere, and similarly much that they do not cover is available elsewhere. All depends on what you seek. They can...

The Virtues of Animals in Seventeenth-Century Thought

This Journal Article is brought to you by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at ePublications@bond. It has been accepted for inclusion in Humanities & Social Sciences papers by an authorized administrator of ePublications@bond. For more information, please contact Bond University's Repository Coordinator. Recommended Citation Peter Harrison. (1998) "The Virtues of Animals in Seventee...