This unique medieval Arabic treatise, 'The Superiority of Dogs Over Many Who Wear Clothes,' by Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Khalaf ibn al-Marzban, offers an astonishingly insightful and often humorous philosophical argument. Challenging conventional wisdom, al-Marzban provocatively posits dogs as morally superior to many humans, highlighting their loyalty, selflessness, and contentment in contrast to human greed, treachery, and arrogance. This fascinating work, meticulously researched and edited by Rex Smith, provides a rare glimpse into classical Islamic thought on ethics and animal-human relations. It remains a compelling and thought-provoking read, inviting reflection on humanity's true virtues.