Emotion in animals

The Essentiality of Feelings in Relation to Emotions For most people, the words “feeling” and “emotion” have virtually no difference, but ask someone who specializes in philosophy, and more specifically, who specializes in the study of human emotion, and you’ll get a variety of answers, ranging from the stance that the body’s reactions are what causes emotions to the stance that emotions are simply impulses. Having thoroughly studied several different emotional theories, I believe that, first…

between an animal and its environment causes a change in its genetic make up. This is significant for humans because this theory of evolution also supports the adjacent idea that humans were once more primitive than we are now. It is believed that we were once more akin to that of apes; something much more animalistic. Some say that this animalistic history can show up in our emotions and our most basic instincts, and when you analyze this idea through the lens of mythology and animal…

lonely, and anger are all the emotions Frankenstein carries as he desperately wants to fit in with humanity. Research has proven that emotions is not only a way to express ourselves but a skill to survive. In agreement, the article, Why Humans Bother With Emotions, by psychologist Meredith F. vocalized,“We are animals that, in the deepest sense, rely on others for survival. And so we don't just have personal emotions, we have ones that ensnare us with the actions and emotions of others.” In…

their own is a key component of Mark Twain’s argument of the, “Descent of Man from the Higher Animals” (Twain, 1) in his work titled, The Damned Human Race. Mr. Twain’s work uses sarcasm to justify his findings that humans have devolved from the higher animal to the lowest. While most would agree with his argument, if the essay is critically evaluated, “holes” in his argument are found. Mr. Twain uses emotions to lead the reader to an illogical conclusion with hasty generalizations of the human…

no logical reason. This is most commonly known as animal abuse, and ever since the topic has come to light, there have been commercials made by organizations who want to combat animal cruelty. The creators of an animal cruelty advertisement, BC SPCA and Sarah Mclachlan effectively create an aura of pathos, through the display of clips involving dog/cats who have undergone abuse as well as by implementing music that elicits guilt and sad emotions. My purpose for choosing this commercial is that I…

which is that both of the main characters are talking animals. They also differ from one another, the hawk is more prideful and confident, while the dog is more anxious. Both poems, “Hawk Roosting” and “Golden Retrievals” provides techniques, such as point of view, imagery and caesura to characterize the different personalities of the animals and their views of the world. The use of point of view is a major focus on how both talking animals differ from each other. In the poem, “Hawk Roosting”…

a whole range emotions using only their facial muscles. Whether voluntary or involuntary, a simple curled lip, raised eyebrow, or crinkled nose, can speak volumes. In fact, many psychologists believe that not only are some of our basic facial expressions innate and not learned, but that they’re also universal across cultures. They believe that whether you were born in Tokyo, Oklahoma, or the isolated Amazon, you’re born with an innate ability to identify certain basic emotions like anger,…

While zoning out to our favorite late night television program, we notice a familiar commercial; with the sad, neglected, and abused animals. As much as we try to show no sympathy our heartstrings pull in every direction. However, this advertisement does not want us to feel sympathy, they want us to donate. In fact, they lead us to believe our small donation will make a lasting difference in this animal’s life. Surely, by the end of this advertisement we fight the urge to cry, by giving the…

been run at the expense of animals to protect humans from a range of products and chemicals including pesticides, cosmetics, household cleaners, and vaccines. This testing, and abuse of animals has raised serious ethical dilemmas and a moral debate in deliberately poisoning animals for the sake of our betterment. Is there a possibility that a better way of testing these harmful products could exist? If we must test on animals, is there a safer way? The proposed Animal Bill of Rights addresses…

We are all the same Did you know that animals and humans are alike in many different ways? It has been proven by many universities and scientist. In a recent article I just read in the LA Times Newspaper is called “A Change at Heart about Animals” by Jeremy Rifkin. In this article he has shown us that animals have a sense of self, emotion, and the ability to learn languages. Those are just some of the things showing how we’re alike. There are probably so many more ways people haven’t…