Streamlining the consciousness debate, from trees to hermit crabs

Do Trees Think? Philosopher Maps a New Route Through the Consciousness Debate

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Streamlining the consciousness debate, from trees to hermit crabs

Beyond spirited dinner party debate, establishing which creatures have consciousness matters in terms of animal welfare and conservation policy. A Michigan State University philosophy scholar has added clarity to a messy philosophical debate.

Can Animals Feel? A New Roadmap for Consciousness

A philosophy scholar has developed a practical “decision tree” to help scientists and ethicists evaluate which creatures may be conscious.