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What did Descartes believe animals were?
What did Descartes believe animals were?
- Machines or automatons (correct)
- Conscious beings with thoughts and emotions
- Capable of reasoning and speech
- Endowed with human-like reasoning abilities
Who expressed the belief that the question is not whether animals can reason or talk, but whether they can suffer?
Who expressed the belief that the question is not whether animals can reason or talk, but whether they can suffer?
- Jeremy Bentham (correct)
- David Hume
- Descartes
- David Fraser
What is the main concern of vets according to the text?
What is the main concern of vets according to the text?
- The suffering of animals (correct)
- The intelligence of animals
- The ability of animals to talk
- The reasoning abilities of animals
Which natural phenomenon refers to animals living in close proximity to humans?
Which natural phenomenon refers to animals living in close proximity to humans?
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Which early Greek philosopher is mentioned in the text as having ascribed little moral value to animals?
Which early Greek philosopher is mentioned in the text as having ascribed little moral value to animals?
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In the 1900s, what concept was adapted regarding animal welfare?
In the 1900s, what concept was adapted regarding animal welfare?
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Which biblical verse suggests that humans have dominion over animals?
Which biblical verse suggests that humans have dominion over animals?
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