Raw Veganism

Carlo Alvaro is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy at New York City College of Technology, USA. He is the author of Ethical Veganism, Virtue Ethics, and the Great Soul (2019).

• 0. Introduction 1. The Ethics of Veganism 2. There is More Than Animal Suffering 3. The Ethics of In Vitro Meat 4. Ethical Veganism: What It Is, What It Is Not, And What It Should Be 5. Raw Veganism: The Human Diet 6. Education and Abolition 7. Raw Veganism and Children 8. Conclusion

'Carlo Alvaro’s thought-provoking book argues for veganism that centres on other animals. Focusing on the human diet as a form of raw veganism, Alvaro reflects on ethical motivations for veganism and offers thoughts on what remains to be done as we consider our relationships with other animals and the environment. It is important reading for us all. The book will enrich debates about how ethical veganism, rather than its more commodified form, contributes to ways in which we can live well while not oppressing other animals and the environment.' — Kay Peggs, Kingston University, UK'Alvaro challenges many human diets, including mine: stop cooking! The principal reason is evolutionary: we are adapted to thrive on raw vegan diets. His thesis, which supports a qualified ban on the consumption of animal products, merits serious consideration from those interested in human nutrition, ecological sustainability, and moral philosophy.' — Jan Deckers, Newcastle University, UK'In Raw Veganism, moral philosopher Carlo Alvaro introduces readers to what he calls "the human diet", practiced in the context of a virtuous life that embraces moderation and eschews violence. By countering many of the philosophical arguments traditionally made to support a vegetarian or vegan existence, critiquing the creation of synthetic meats, and considering the limitations of traditional veganism, Alvaro makes a solid case for the ethical and health supportive practice of raw veganism as the most sustainable counter to contemporary health and environmental challenges.' — Laura Wright, Western Carolina University, USA'I support raw veganism and will look to increase my intake of raw foods because of this book. This is a worthwhile read because raw veganism is an undertheorized component to veganism and the literature on veganism.' — Nathan Poirier, Journal For Human-Animal Studies, Vol. 6'Carlo Alvaro’s Raw Veganism is a righteous call for people to move away from environmentally degrading and animal cruel meat eating to a vegan or “human” diet of fruits, greens, nuts, and seeds. No doubt this book will raise eyebrows, annoy some people, and perhaps even anger a few. The book is easy to read and should be accessible to a wide audience, from academics, medical practitioners, nutritionists, policy makers, parents, and those curious about veganism in general and raw veganism specifically…. certainly this is a timely and very important book in a perilous era of climate change and zoonotic diseases.' — Gregory F. Tague, Environmental Philosophy, Vol. 17 (2020)