Open Access BASE2018

Human and nonhuman animals: Equals in uniqueness

Juergens, Uta Maria

Open Access

Abstract

Chapman & Huffman attack the idea that humans are unique and therefore superior to nonhuman beings. They call on humankind to use their "intellect to change [their] actions." I am in full accord with their line of thought, which differentiates uniqueness from superiority and enjoins humans to take responsible action. I suggest, however, that humans are unique with regard to cognitive fluidity. The same conclusions can be reached via another argument based on human uniqueness.

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