– Reception:
– One contemporary reviewer found the book’s structure puzzling but praised Gompertz’s principles.
– The reviewer noted the humane and laudable nature of the author’s proposals.
– Despite some faults in judgments, the book was recommended for magistrates and men in power.
– Gompertz’s observations were deemed excellent.
– The book’s tendency towards humane proposals was highlighted.
– Legacy:
– T. Forster published a treatise addressing Gompertz in 1839.
– Henry S. Salt included Gompertz’s book in his bibliography of animal rights.
– Gary L. Francione and Anne E. Charlton consider Gompertz’s work progressive and radical.
– Peter Singer recognized similarities between Gompertz’s arguments and his own.
– Stephen Bostock praised Gompertz’s rigorous ethical investigation.
– Editions:
– Centaur Press released a new edition of the book in 1992, edited by Peter Singer.
– Edwin Mellen Press published an edition in 1997, edited by Charles R. Magel.
– References:
– Monthly Catalogue, Miscellaneous.
– The Monthly Review, Or, Literary Journal.
– Salt, Henry Stephens’ “Animals Rights Considered in Relation to Social Progress.”
– Francione and Charlton’s work in “The Oxford Handbook of Animal Studies.”
– Gompertz’s book editions by Singer and Magel.
– Notable Figures:
– Carol J. Adams.
– Henry Stephens Salt.
– Peter Singer.
– Steven M. Wise.
– Gary L. Francione.