Philosophical vegetarianism is a phoenixlike presence as it has risen from ancient ashes; and its current controversy is not a new one, but rather a rekindling of an old one. Correspondingly,...Show morePhilosophical vegetarianism is a phoenixlike presence as it has risen from ancient ashes; and its current controversy is not a new one, but rather a rekindling of an old one. Correspondingly, Porphyry was not ahead of his time by morally advocating for vegetarianism; the modern animal emancipation movement is merely playing catch-up. I argue that a proper understanding of these ancient ashes is required to make the phoenix that is animal emancipation fly high.Show less
Examination of the Imperial Potraiture at the time of the Tetrarchy (A.D. 293-311). I look at the different artstyles and choice of material. There is quite a sharp distinction between eastern and...Show moreExamination of the Imperial Potraiture at the time of the Tetrarchy (A.D. 293-311). I look at the different artstyles and choice of material. There is quite a sharp distinction between eastern and western portraits; of which the cause is explained.Show less