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Moral Animals

Virginie Simoneau-Gilbert asks us to think differently about our pets.

Philosopher Virginie Simoneau-Gilbert describes a change in how philosophers are beginning to think about the moral capacity of animals, and asks us to think differently about our pets. Beginning with her own pet dog showing compassion for her when she is injured, Virginie explains why new research may fundamentally affect some of what we have long held to be true about animals.

Producer: Giles Edwards.

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Christmas Eve 2022 05:45
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