Tag: Animal rights history

Evidence of people abstaining from all animal products for ethical, spiritual, or health reasons can be traced back over 2,000 years, long before the modern term 'vegan' was ever coined. Consequently, naming a single 'first' vegan is not possible, as the practice has a multifaceted history shaped by numerous individuals across various cultures and millennia.

The modern term 'vegan' was coined in 1944, but the practice of abstaining from animal products can be traced back over 2,000 years to various cultures around the world. This historical perspective reveals that veganism is not a new trend, but a continuation of deep-seated philosophical, ethical, and spiritual traditions. Its roots are found in different societies and for a variety of reasons, long before the modern movement was formalized.