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Institution:
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New York University
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Examines the philosophy of cognitive ethology and comparative psychology, beginning by discussing the nature of animal minds. Are animals conscious? Do they experience pain? Do they have beliefs? Do they use language? Are they self-conscious? How can we know? This involves applying concepts from metaphysics and epistemology to research in cognitive ethology and comparative psychology. We discuss more general questions like: Are animals agents? Do they have free will? Do they live meaningful lives? Do they have moral rights? This involves applying concepts from ethics, existentialism, and other areas of philosophy to our conclusions about animal minds. Along the way, we ask how research on animal minds can affect our philosophical theories. For example, should we revise our theories of consciousness, language, agency, morality, and so on if they seem to have implausible implications about animals?
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4.00
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Lecture
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Phone Number:
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(212) 998-1212
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Regional Accreditation:
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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
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Semester
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