Wynne, CDL
Do Animals Think?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691126364
- author:
- Wynne, CDL
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 14.99 x 1.75 centimetres
- Genre:
- Animal behaviour
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Do Animals Think? challenges our common perception of animal intelligence. Clive Wynne argues that animals do not possess the same cognitive abilities as humans, and that their behavior should be understood in its own right. While animals are remarkable in their own ways, they do not share our capacity for complex thought or social understanding. For example, a dog may greet you at the door, but it is unlikely to be aware of your emotional state. In contrast, animals like honeybees and bats have evolved impressive adaptations that enable them to navigate their environments with remarkable precision. This book offers a nuanced exploration of animal behavior, one that sets aside human-like assumptions in favor of a more accurate understanding of the natural world.
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