Citation

Author Website

http://humanitiesliberalstudies.sfsu.edu/people/faculty/david-pe%C3%B1a-guzman

Abstract

This Response addresses the scientific and philosophical criticisms of my 2017 target article “Can nonhuman animals commit suicide?” It defends my key claims and explores topics (such as animal judgment, animal theory of mind, and the evolution of suicide) that did not appear in the original article. It also points out areas in which further research is needed and concludes that we should be wary of accusations of “anthropomorphism” in debates about animal suicide.

Author Biography

David M. Peña-Guzmán is Assistant Professor in Humanities and Liberal Studies at San Francisco State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Emory University. His interests include animal cognition and behavior, the history and philosophy of science, continental philosophy, and social theory. Website

DOI

10.51291/2377-7478.1327