This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th Century American science-fiction short story writer and novelist, Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep It focuses specifically on the importance animals have assumed for human beings in the post-war era, after the death of most animals. Empathy towards animals has become a major characteristic of human beings. Animals are also replicated in "electric" or mechanical forms To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can get a copy of Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep here -https://amzn.to/47ZcoWU