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Are Animals Intelligent? | Marie George

The Thomistic Institute

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Animal Intelligence and Moral Behavior

Exploration of animals' capability of abstract thought and moral behavior through studies on inequity aversion in capuchin monkeys and chimpanzees. The chapter delves into debates on animals' possession of moral principles, theory of mind, and self-conscious awareness, highlighting the differences between animal problem-solving abilities and human abstract thinking. Additionally, it discusses animal empathy, emotions, and the ethical implications of attributing emotions to animals.

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