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Title: The Knickerbocker, Vol. 22, No. 6, December 1843
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Knickerbocker, Vol. 22, No. 6, December 1843" by Various is a collection of essays, poems, and stories written in the early 19th century. The publication features a variety of topics, one of which includes a philosophical inquiry into the nature of mind and instinct in animals, exploring their capacity for reasoning, memory, and social structures. This volume portrays a blend of literary genres, appealing to those interested in reflective thought and creative expression from that era. The opening of this volume delves into an inquiry about the cognitive abilities of animals, suggesting that instinct may share similarities with human intellect. The essay cites various examples of animal behavior—like that of a spaniel seeking help for a fellow dog or the cooperative efforts of beavers building dams—to argue that these actions demonstrate memory and reasoning rather than mere instinct. The writer posits that such behaviors indicate a form of intelligence that parallels human reasoning processes. This discussion sets the stage for a philosophical exploration of the nature of mind across different species, inviting readers to reconsider preconceived notions about animal intelligence and their capacity for communication and planning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 44591
Published: Jan 5, 2014
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Knickerbocker, Vol. 22, No. 6, December 1843
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Knickerbocker, Vol. 22, No. 6, December 1843" by Various is a collection of essays, poems, and stories written in the early 19th century. The publication features a variety of topics, one of which includes a philosophical inquiry into the nature of mind and instinct in animals, exploring their capacity for reasoning, memory, and social structures. This volume portrays a blend of literary genres, appealing to those interested in reflective thought and creative expression from that era. The opening of this volume delves into an inquiry about the cognitive abilities of animals, suggesting that instinct may share similarities with human intellect. The essay cites various examples of animal behavior—like that of a spaniel seeking help for a fellow dog or the cooperative efforts of beavers building dams—to argue that these actions demonstrate memory and reasoning rather than mere instinct. The writer posits that such behaviors indicate a form of intelligence that parallels human reasoning processes. This discussion sets the stage for a philosophical exploration of the nature of mind across different species, inviting readers to reconsider preconceived notions about animal intelligence and their capacity for communication and planning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 44591
Published: Jan 5, 2014
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.