Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is cannibalism ethical?
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Cannibalism has only been viewed as unethical in recent times

This position holds that cannibalism has only come to be seen as unethical in relatively recent times. It points to the practice's long history across cultures, continents and millennia — once even believed to cure disease — supported by archaeological evidence of past cannibal societies.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Cannibalism was once believed to be a powerful cure for disease
    In sixteenth-century Europe, feasting on the dead was used as a cure for a range of physical ailments. It also created an invisible and unbreakable bond that tied humanity together with a sense of brotherhood.
  2. There's archaeological evidence that proves there were cannibal societies
    Several human remains excavated from caves around the world showcase signs of early caveman cannibalism. It proves that while this practice is now considered unthinkable, it was definitely part of our ancestry and cannot be ignored.