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Second Nature

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The book presents a compelling argument against the notion that animals act solely on instinct, highlighting their capacity for feelings, pain, and emotions. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing animals as sentient beings and calls for a shift in how humans interact with them. Through eloquent prose and scientific insights, it challenges preconceived notions about animal behavior and advocates for a more compassionate approach to our relationship with the animal kingdom.

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Second Nature, J. M. Coetzee, Jonathan Balcombe

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Released
2011
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Title
Second Nature
Language
English
Released
2011
Format
Paperback
Pages
242
ISBN10
0230107818
ISBN13
9780230107816
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The book presents a compelling argument against the notion that animals act solely on instinct, highlighting their capacity for feelings, pain, and emotions. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing animals as sentient beings and calls for a shift in how humans interact with them. Through eloquent prose and scientific insights, it challenges preconceived notions about animal behavior and advocates for a more compassionate approach to our relationship with the animal kingdom.