Free Thoughts Upon the Brute-Creation

This provocative work of eighteenth-century philosophy challenges traditional views of the relationship between humans and animals. Hildrop argues that animals possess a degree of rationality and consciousness that has been overlooked by most philosophers of his time. With its clear and compelling arguments, this book remains a must-read for anyone interested in animal rights or the history of philosophy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.