Animal Cruelty In The 12th Century

To understand animal cruelty in modern times, the history of it must also be understood to fully comprehend the topic. In the 12th century, a Christian philosopher, named Thomas Aquinas expressed that animals due not deserve consideration because they lack reason. He continued, saying hat they should be treated kindly because treating animals cruelly could lead to one being cruel to other humans as well. Later in 1641, the "Body of Liberties" is made which includes Liberty 92, the first known western law against animal cruelty. It states "No man shall exercise any tyranny or cruelty toward