The Confessions Of A Lost Dog (1867)
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Frances Power Cobbe was een Ierse schrijfster die tegenwoordig wordt erkend als een sociaal hervormer, feministisch theoreticus en pionier op het gebied van dierenrechten. Haar werk verdiepte zich in ethische overwegingen, met name over dierenrechten en de maatschappelijke positie van vrouwen. Ze onderzocht kritisch morele kwesties, pleitte tegen vivisectie en voor vrouwenkiesrecht en eigendomsrechten. Cobbe's geschriften waren erop gericht om tot nadenken over sociale onrechtvaardigheden aan te zetten, geïnspireerd door diepgaande ethische principes.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Theodore Parker was a prominent American theologian and abolitionist who played a significant role in the social and political debates of the mid-19th century. In this collection, readers will find a selection of Parker's discourses on theology, offering insights into his unique perspective on religion and morality. Edited by Frances Power Cobbe, this collection is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American religious thought.
This book tells the inspiring story of the Victoria Street Society for the Protection of Animals from Vivisection. Founded by Frances Power Cobbe in the late 19th century, this pioneering organization played a key role in the fight against animal cruelty and the promotion of ethical treatment of animals. Their legacy continues to this day, making this book essential reading for anyone interested in animal welfare.
A thought-provoking examination of the evolution of moral and ethical values in society, arguing that traditional religious foundations are being supplanted by modern secular ideologies.
This comprehensive collection of writings by Theodore Parker, a leading figure of the Transcendentalist movement, includes his theological, polemical and critical writings, sermons, speeches, and literary miscellanies. Edited by Frances Power Cobbe, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in American religious and intellectual history.
Frances Power Cobbe was a prominent feminist and social reformer in the late 19th century. This biography traces her life from her childhood in Ireland to her work as an advocate for women's rights, animal welfare, and other social causes. The book provides a fascinating look at the life and work of one of the most influential women of the Victorian era.