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Can Animals Create Art? | Yolandi Coetser

Brain in a Vat

CHAPTER

The Ethics of Animal Artistry

This chapter explores the ethical implications and legal challenges associated with animals creating art, including a notable case of a monkey taking a selfie that ignited debates over copyright. It examines the philosophical discussions surrounding animal rights, speciesism, and the need to consider individual animal experiences in moral considerations. The conversation highlights the complexities of acknowledging animal flourishing and how this recognition might reshape our moral obligations towards various species.

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