Adam Gottlieb Weigen
Adam Gottlieb Weigen (1677–1727) was a German pietist, theologian and early animal rights writer.
Weigan was the son of a surgeon and was born at Waiblingen in 1677.[1] He studied theology at Württemberg but also took interest in anatomy and natural science.[1] Weigen became a pastor and advocate of pietism in Leonberg. He took up this post in 1705.[1] Weigan was influenced by the writings of Philipp Spener.[1]
Weigen argued for a compassionate treatment of the animals from a Christian theological framework.[2][3] In 1711, Weigen authored De Jure Hominis in Creaturas. It has been described as "the first work ever to deal with the topic of animal rights as a general theme."[4] The book became known in Denmark and inspired Laurids Smith. It was republished in 2008.[4]
Weigen moved to Wahlheim, where he died in 1727.[1]
Selected publications
- De Jure Hominis in Creaturas (1711)
References
- ^ ISBN 978-3-525-55908-6
- ISBN 9783897102637
- ISBN 978-3-643-14288-7
- ^ ISBN 978-90-04-30372-0
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