In this chapter, I argue that orthodox analytic animal rights theory faces two metalevel problems: the equivocation problem and the placement problem. The equivocation problem is that the basic animal rights argument commits a fallacy of equivocation. Following Darwin, it is a truism that human ...
The promise that a model of a mental illness holds for us is that once the model has been developed it should be relatively easy to not only determine the etiology of the illness but to effect a cure. The problem is that it is not easy to develop a true model of a mental illness. ...
To preserve the pelts, animals on fur farms are killed by inhumane methods, such as gassing and head-to-tail electrocution. Fox and raccoon dogs are generally electrocuted through the mouth and anus; a method with potential to inflict severe pain and distress on the animal. Mink are semi-aqu...
6a). This gave a trial-by-trial estimate of the probability the animal would choose A versus B—that is, the animal’s policy. We used this policy as a predictor in a linear regression predicting neural activity, run separately for each problem with results averaged across problems and ...
Some tips to prove existence of an animal include taking photos of your pet in the building, making sure your neighbors see the pet is living there, keeping a log of any communication with building employees about the pet or saving any complaints from the board pertaining to the animal. ...
For these purposes, it is essential to combine experimental studies to identify the NCC with a theoretical approach that characterizes in a principled manner what consciousness is and what is required of its physical substrate. Abstract There have been a number of advances in the search for the ...
sleep (sleep onset latency) and shorter sleep duration in individuals with AS. These different findings suggest the importance of continuing to investigate howUBE3Aaffects sleep patterns in animal models, and differences in genetic backgrounds/strains could account for these differences. Although there ...
If your dog’s house soiling persists, and she has been given a clean bill of health by your veterinarian, then it is best to consult with a veterinary behaviorist for a behavioral assessment. Behavioral conditions that cause fear, anxiety, or frustration may contribute to house soiling. For ...
Thes rights, however, were in the context oftabulation- correct counting of ballots on hand. In this context the statures did contain provisions that directed the boards to do their best to ascertain voter intent in the case of damaged or defective ballots. However, this had to do with re...
Using dunnarts to host edited thylacine genomes throws up its own set of unique challenges, with scientists having to develop a method for inducing ovulation in a dunnart, allowing them to control when the animal goes into heat. The eggs that are produced as a result will then be used to ...