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Author : Louis Neal Irwin,Lars Chittka,Nicky S. Clayton,Eva Jablonka,Jon Mallatt,Todd E. Feinberg
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832528150
Author : Daisie Radner,Michael Radner
Publisher : Frontiers of Philosophy
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCSC:32106013574709
Any intelligent debate on the ethical treatment of animals hinges on understanding their mental processes. The idea that consciousness in animals is beyond comprehension is usually traced to the 17th-century philosopher Ren? Descartes whose concept of animals as beast machines lacking consciousness influenced arguments for more than 200 years. But in reviewing Descartes' theory of mind, Daisie and Michael Radner demonstrate in Animal Consciousness that he did not hold the view so frequently attributed to him. In fact, they contend that Descartes distinguished two types of consciousness, which make it easier to discuss the conscious experiences of animals and to trace the debate into the post-Darwinian era.
Author : Kristin Andrews
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108574983
Comparative psychology, the multidisciplinary study of animal behavior and psychology, confronts the challenge of how to study animals we find cute and easy to anthropomorphize, and animals we find odd and easy to objectify, without letting these biases negatively impact the science. In this Element, Kristin Andrews identifies and critically examines the principles of comparative psychology and shows how they can introduce other biases by objectifying animal subjects and encouraging scientists to remain detached. Andrews outlines the scientific benefits of treating animals as sentient research participants who come from their own social contexts and with whom we will be in relationship. With discussions of science's quest for objectivity, worries about romantic and killjoy theories, and debates about chimpanzee cognition between primatologists who work in the field and those in the lab, Andrews shows how scientists can address the different biases through greater integration of the subdisciplines of comparative psychology.
Author : Margaret Floy Washburn
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0342166689
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Author : Donald R. Griffin
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226227122
In Animal Minds, Donald R. Griffin takes us on a guided tour of the recent explosion of scientific research on animal mentality. Are animals consciously aware of anything, or are they merely living machines, incapable of conscious thoughts or emotional feelings? How can we tell? Such questions have long fascinated Griffin, who has been a pioneer at the forefront of research in animal cognition for decades, and is recognized as one of the leading behavioral ecologists of the twentieth century. With this new edition of his classic book, which he has completely revised and updated, Griffin moves beyond considerations of animal cognition to argue that scientists can and should investigate questions of animal consciousness. Using examples from studies of species ranging from chimpanzees and dolphins to birds and honeybees, he demonstrates how communication among animals can serve as a "window" into what animals think and feel, just as human speech and nonverbal communication tell us most of what we know about the thoughts and feelings of other people. Even when they don't communicate about it, animals respond with sometimes surprising versatility to new situations for which neither their genes nor their previous experiences have prepared them, and Griffin discusses what these behaviors can tell us about animal minds. He also reviews the latest research in cognitive neuroscience, which has revealed startling similarities in the neural mechanisms underlying brain functioning in both humans and other animals. Finally, in four chapters greatly expanded for this edition, Griffin considers the latest scientific research on animal consciousness, pro and con, and explores its profound philosophical and ethical implications.
Author : Bernard E. Rollin
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Animal experimentation
ISBN : UOM:39076000974852
Explains how and why scientists have been so cavalier about animal use in laboratories and animal pain and explores the moral and scientific damage caused by their attitude.
Author : Joshua Shepherd
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781315396323
It seems obvious that phenomenally conscious experience is something of great value, and that this value maps onto a range of important ethical issues. For example, claims about the value of life for those in Permanent Vegetative State (PVS); debates about treatment and study of disorders of consciousness; controversies about end-of-life care for those with advanced dementia; and arguments about the moral status of embryos, fetuses, and non-human animals arguably turn on the moral significance of various facts about consciousness. However, though work has been done on the moral significance of elements of consciousness, such as pain and pleasure, little explicit attention has been devoted to the ethical significance of consciousness. In this book Joshua Shepherd presents a systematic account of the value present within conscious experience. This account emphasizes not only the nature of consciousness, but also the importance of items within experience such as affect, valence, and the complex overall shape of particular valuable experiences. Shepherd also relates this account to difficult cases involving non-humans and humans with disorders of consciousness, arguing that the value of consciousness influences and partially explains the degree of moral status a being possesses, without fully determining it. The upshot is a deeper understanding of both the moral importance of phenomenal consciousness and its relations to moral status. This book will be of great interest to philosophers and students of ethics, bioethics, philosophy of psychology, philosophy of mind, and cognitive science.
Author : Julie A. Smith,Robert W. Mitchell
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780231530767
In these multidisciplinary essays, academic scholars and animal experts explore the nature of animal minds and the methods humans conventionally and unconventionally use to understand them. The collection features chapters by scholars working in psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, literary studies, and art, as well as chapters by and about people who live and work with animals, including the founder of a sanctuary for chickens, a fur trapper, a popular canine psychologist, a horse trainer, and an art photographer who captures everyday contact between humans and their animal companions. Divided into five sections, the collection first considers the ways that humans live with animals and the influence of cohabitation on their perceptions of animals' minds. It follows with an examination of anthropomorphism as both a guide and hindrance to mapping animal consciousness. Chapters next examine the effects of embodiment on animals' minds and the role of animal-human interembodiment on humans' understandings of animals' minds. Final sections identify historical representations of difference between human and animal consciousness and their relevance to pre-established cultural attitudes, as well as the ways that representations of animals' minds target particular audiences and sometimes produce problematic outcomes. The editors conclude with a discussion of the relationship between the book's chapters and two pressing themes: the connection between human beliefs about animals' minds and human ethical behavior, and the challenges and conditions for knowing the minds of animals. By inviting readers to compare and contrast multiple, uncommon points of view, this collection offers a unique encounter with the diverse perspectives and theories now shaping animal studies.
Author : Donald Redfield Griffin
Publisher : Rockefeller Univ. Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Conwy Lloyd Morgan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Psychology, Comparative
ISBN : UOM:39015012250042
Author : Margaret Floy Washburn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Animal intelligence
ISBN : UOM:39015011339705
Author : Bienuel Tenio
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9798323832453
"Bridging Worlds: Exploring the Depths of Animal Consciousness" delves into the intriguing realm of animal consciousness, offering a multidimensional exploration that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Authored by leading experts in psychology, neuroscience, ethology, and philosophy, this groundbreaking book synthesizes cutting-edge research to unravel the mysteries of animal minds. The book begins by defining consciousness and delineating its scope, highlighting its significance in understanding the cognitive landscapes of non-human species. It traces the historical perspectives on animal consciousness, from ancient animistic beliefs to Cartesian mechanistic views, and examines pivotal shifts in scientific thought, including Darwin's evolutionary insights and the cognitive revolution of the 20th century. Central to the book's exploration is the elucidation of criteria for evaluating consciousness in animals. Concepts such as behavioral complexity, neurobiological markers, adaptive flexibility, and subjective experiences are meticulously examined to discern the hallmarks of conscious awareness across species. Comparative analyses with human consciousness provide valuable insights into the shared and unique aspects of conscious experiences. The book navigates through various types of animal consciousness, including sensory awareness, self-awareness, emotional consciousness, and social consciousness. Through empirical studies and theoretical frameworks, it illuminates the rich tapestry of cognitive processes that underpin these conscious states, shedding light on the depth and complexity of animal minds. Key topics such as qualia, ethical considerations, and the implications of animal consciousness for conservation and welfare are thoughtfully explored, emphasizing the moral imperative of recognizing and respecting the conscious experiences of non-human beings. The book underscores the interconnectedness of all living beings and advocates for a compassionate and informed approach to our interactions with animals. With its interdisciplinary approach and comprehensive coverage, "Bridging Worlds: Exploring the Depths of Animal Consciousness" serves as a cornerstone text for scholars, researchers, and anyone intrigued by the profound mysteries of animal minds. It invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery, bridging the divide between human and non-human consciousness and deepening our understanding of the intricate web of life on Earth.
Author : Jacques Vauclair
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0674037030
Animal Cognition presents a lucid and comprehensive overview of cognitive processes in animals--bees and wasps, cats and dogs, dolphins and sea otters, pigeons, titmice, and chimpanzees--and offers a novel discussion of the ways in which Piagetian concepts may be used to develop models for the study of animal cognition.
Author : Shigeru Watanabe,Stan Kuczaj
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431541233
This book takes a multidisciplinary approach to emotion, with contributions from biologists, psychologists, neuroscientists, robot engineers, and artists. A wide range of emotional phenomena is discussed, including the notion that humans’ sophisticated sensibility, as evidenced by our aesthetic appreciation of the arts, is based at least in part on a basic emotional sensibility that is found in young children and perhaps even some non-human animal species. As a result, this book comprises a unique comparative perspective on the study of emotion. A number of chapters consider emotions in a variety of animal groups, including fish, birds, and mammals. Other chapters expand the scope of the book to humans and robots. Specific topics covered in these chapters run the gamut from lower-level emotional activity, such as emotional expression, to higher-level emotional activity, such as altruism, love, and aesthetics. Taken as a whole, the book presents manifold perspectives on emotion and provides a solid foundation for future multidisciplinary research on the nature of emotions.
Author : Margaret Floy Washburn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1436652596
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