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What does it mean?
Living as a vegetarian benefits humanity mainly by improving human temperament through physical effects.
In plain terms
Vegetarianism helps people by improving their mood and temperament.
What can you take from it?
Diet affects temperament and human welfare.

Where it applies

  • health advice
  • lifestyle choices
  • policy

Putting it to work

  • consider diet effects
  • promote vegetarianism

Questions to consider

  • How does food change mood?
  • What improves human character?

Another view

Temperament changes may vary between individuals.

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