Social Construction in Non-Human Animals and Its Significance to Animal Liberation Arguments
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This is a 4 page paper discussing social construction in non-human animals and its significance in animal liberation discourse. Research within the past several decades has led to many studies which have concluded that animals, and especially primates, have social constructions and social learning behaviors which are similar to that of humans. Through the study of social construction in animals, primates, rats, and guppies among many other species have shown social learning behavior such as family sharing, food foraging instruction, and many other cognitive behavior learning such as induced motivation, matched dependent behavior and emulation of those within their social group among other constructs. In addition to the social constructs which have been found to exist throughout the animal kingdom, researchers and animal activists discuss the importance of letting the social behavior of animals become well known as their “human-like” social constructs may make people realize the importance of liberating those animals held in captivity. Animals activists argue that not only do animals feel pain just as humans do but they also lead productive social lives, previously considered to exist only within humans. Once this has been successfully presented, animals should have the same social rights given to humans in addition to the protection of their natural environments. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Spreading the Message of Conservation
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A Comparison of the Dallas and Fort Worth Zoos A 5 page comparison of two zoos. Cautions that many zoos stand as much in testament to economics as they do to ecology. Contends that some zoos manage to accomplish a very important purpose far beyond economic profit, however. Of the thousands of zoos which exist throughout the United States, the Fort Worth Zoo and the Dallas Zoo stand out as among the best. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Animal Rights Question Analyzed Under Eudaimonism
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A 4 page paper on how animal rights are viewed under the eudaimonism ideal of self-realization. The paper presents Charles Norton's views on eudaimonism and outlines a process for the coming together of the bioscience and activist communities (cited example) in regards to animal testing. Other points of discussion include technological advancements that preclude much of animal testing, and a discussion of how government regulation undermines this process. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Argument For Animal Conservation
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This 8 page paper argues in favor of animal conservation practices but also shows the other point of view. Conservation methods are discussed as well but the paper focuses on the justification of conservation. Hunting, as well as animal rights activism is included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Bernese Mountain Dog
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A 5 page discussion of the breed of dog known as the Bernese Mountain dog. This dog is a fairly large dog which requires some special knowledge, as is often the case with any pure bred dog. In illustrating some of the facts regarding this breed, we implement a hypothetical interview with a man named Kleiman, who has a special fondness for this breed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Bottlenose Dolphin
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the dolphin, its behavior with humans and its general behavior. Specifics about the mammal are provided and information about feeding, migration and reproduction is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Chimpanzee: Ecology And History
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5 pages in length. When one considers the chimpanzee, the first thing that comes to mind for many is the effort put forth by wildlife observer Jane Goodall. The extent to which Goodall studied wild chimpanzees has provided both the scientific and lay communities with a significantly better understanding of their ecology, as well as a clearer picture of their historical evolution as a species. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN CIVIC INVOLVEMENT AND GENDER/INCOME
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This 6 page paper discusses and examines the correlation between age, income, gender and activism. Emphasis is placed on the animal rights movement and is compared to the abortion activist movement. Bibliographpy lists 8 sources.
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The Debate Over Animal Rights
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This 4 page paper uses the novel Elizabeth Costello as a springboard for discussion. Animal rights are discussed and ethics to come from Greek philosophy is used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Difference Between Human and Non-Human Animals
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This 5 page paper explores the consciousness of animals as well as their rights. Do animals have souls? People are divided in terms of thought when it comes to the fate of animals. Ideas from Descartes and Freud are compared. Darwinism is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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