Length20h 42m
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In "Animal Life and Intelligence," C. Lloyd Morgan rigorously explores the cognitive and emotional lives of non-human species through an empirical lens. This groundbreaking work blends observational studies with a philosophical inquiry into animal behavior, highlighting Morgan's principle of parsimony—his assertion that animal actions should be interpreted with the simplest explanations first. The book's lyrical prose often transcends mere scientific analysis, situating animal intelligence within a broader ecological and evolutionary context, which ultimately enhances our understanding of the interconnectedness of all life forms. C. Lloyd Morgan, a prominent British psychologist and biologist, was a key figure in early comparative psychology. His academic background and deep sensitivity to the nuances of animal behavior stemmed from his own experiences with animals, including his lifelong interest in their welfare. Morgan's dissatisfaction with anthropocentric views of intelligence propelled him to champion a more nuanced understanding, influencing both contemporaries and subsequent thinkers in the fields of psychology and ethology. "Animal Life and Intelligence" is essential reading for anyone fascinated by the complex tapestry of life on Earth. Morgan's insightful observations and indomitable curiosity invite readers to recognize the profound similarities and differences between human and animal cognition, encouraging a respectful consideration of all beings' ecological roles. This book is an invaluable contribution to the discourse on animal intelligence, urging us to rethink what it means to be intelligent.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length20 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 3, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ANIMAL LIFE AND INTELLIGENCE.
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2CHAPTER I. THE NATURE OF ANIMAL LIFE.
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3CHAPTER II. THE PROCESS OF LIFE.
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4CHAPTER III. REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT.
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5CHAPTER IV. VARIATION AND NATURAL SELECTION.
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6CHAPTER V. HEREDITY AND THE ORIGIN OF VARIATIONS.
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7CHAPTER VI. ORGANIC EVOLUTION.
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8Natural Selection.
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9Panmixia and Disuse.
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10Sexual Selection, or Preferential Mating.
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11Use and Disuse.
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12The Nature of Variations.
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13The Inheritance of Variations.
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14The Origin of Variations.
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15Summary and Conclusion.
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16CHAPTER VII. THE SENSES OF ANIMALS.
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17CHAPTER VIII. MENTAL PROCESSES IN MAN.
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18CHAPTER IX. MENTAL PROCESSES IN ANIMALS: THEIR POWERS OF PERCEPTION AND INTELLIGENCE.
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19CHAPTER X. THE FEELINGS OF ANIMALS: THEIR APPETENCES AND EMOTIONS.
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20CHAPTER XI. ANIMAL ACTIVITIES: HABIT AND INSTINCT.
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21CHAPTER XII. MENTAL EVOLUTION.: NOTES (pt. 1)
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22CHAPTER XII. MENTAL EVOLUTION.: NOTES (pt. 2)
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23INDEX.
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