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http://www.neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/directory/profile.php?dmb16

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Jennifer Mather, Consciousness of octopuses—on their own terms

Abstract

Mather presents comprehensive evidence of cephalopod cognitive ability and of a high level of awareness. The importance of taking account of the biological functioning and adaptations to the living environment is emphasised. An argument is presented that it is better to limit the use of the word conscious to ‘not unconscious’ and to use awareness in relation to the various levels of cognitive functioning.

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Author Biography

Donald M Broom is Emeritus Professor of Animal Welfare at Cambridge University, Department of Veterinary Medicine and St Catharine's College. His research concerns the scientific assessment of animal welfare, cognitive abilities of animals, ethics of animal usage and sustainable farming.Website

DOI

10.51291/2377-7478.1904