Existential Insights: Dogs vs. Humans

This chapter delves into existential phenomenology, tracing its roots from Edmund Husserl through Sartre, focusing on the differences between human and canine consciousness. It contrasts humans’ complex self-reflection and anxiety with dogs’ instinctive, present-focused lives, highlighting how these varying experiences shape notions of freedom and meaning. The discussion further explores the implications of beliefs, choice, and the search for meaning in life through the lens of both species.