On Abstinence

by Porphyry  ·  translated by Julian Morrow

A new English translation, made directly from the original language.

Porphyry's four-book case against eating animals — the ancient world's most complete argument for a bloodless table, translated fresh from the Greek.

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This English translation is an original work, © 2026 Julian Morrow / Lucilius Press — all rights reserved. The underlying ancient text is in the public domain.