History And Philosophy Of
Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism is the theory or practice of living solely on
vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts. It is practiced for moral, ascetic or
nutritional reasons
In Western society today meat in many different forms is readily and
economically available, yet the current trend shows a growing number of
voluntary vegetarians around the world. In the United States, roughly 3 to 4
percent of the total populations are considered vegetarian. The origins of
modern day Vegetarian philosophy and its influences can be traced back nearly
three thousand years. . Most vegetarians are people who have understood that to
contribute towards a more peaceful society we must first solve the problem of
violence in our own hearts. So it\'s not surprising that thousands of people
from all walks of life have, in their search for truth, become vegetarian. Many
well known influential philosophers have both preached as well as practiced its
inherent advantages.
