Pursuing an understanding of animal consciousness: Implications for animal morality and a creaturely theology
Verbum et Ecclesia March 15, 2016 Cornel W. du Toit 2 citations
The article examines how new research on consciousness, especially in animals, raises questions about animal rights, morality, and the development of a creaturely theology and theological primatology. It explores understanding nonhuman animals through concepts like consciousness, thinking, awareness, language, and communication, emphasizing the role of emotion. Special attention is given to animal communication as revealed in bonobo and other chimpanzee research. Building on awareness and communication, the article discusses animal morality and aspects of a creaturely theology, situating these issues within the context of an increasingly trans-human techno-scientific environment.