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.Can this point be used as an argument justifying the existence of zoos and other environments in which animals are kept in captivity?llWhy does Rowlands come to the conclusion that “evil is part of human nature, which can be moderated but never eradicated”? (penultimate par.) Can we use the ethical categories of goodwill and malignity in the discussion of animals and their behaviour? If so, do these notions need to be redefined?llExplain the sentence: “Civilisation, I think, is possible only for deeply unpleasant animals” (last par.) How does Rowlands understand the term “civilisation”? To what extent is civilisation important/crucial for people? Is it possible for individuals and groups of people to live outside of civilization?llCan you see a difference in the attitude towards animals in the past and today? If so, what does this change of attitude result from?llMark Rowlands claims that a wolf taught him “what it is to be human.” What in your opinion can people learn from animals?lOn Mark Rowlands's book “The Philosopher and the Wolf” (Podcast)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLjagQE6vlUMark Rowlands “Can Animals Be Moral?”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNLDi5p3OE4GlossaryPersonal characteristicsImaginative, charming, generous, quick-tempered, opportunistic, conservative, methodical, conscientious, chauvinistic, sensitive, tend to get carried away, affectionate, obliging, gallant, superficial, sagacious, intuitive, stingy, inclined to procrastinate, diligent, placid, cunning, plagued by worry, self-seeking, witty, distrustful, industrious, shrewd, down-to-earth, morose, a fault-finder, unstinting, dogged, thrifty, frugal, industrious, parsimonious, astute, work-obsessed, broad-minded, unprincipled, unscrupulous, naïve, gullible, conscientious, obstinate, pig-headed, unscrupulous, insolent, facetious, lackadaisical, apologetic, fractious, irascible, ornery, glum, insolent, obnoxious, resourceful, secretive, studious, timid, valiant, worrier, impetuous, impulsive, effusive, excitable, pushy, garrulous, taciturn, diffident, aloof, haughty, disdainful, (un)approachable, self-important, modest, a flirtPeople, feelings and emotionsJoyous, overjoyed, gleeful, elated, festive, ecstatic, playful, courageous, frisky, animated, spirited, at ease, serene, free and easy, indignant, miserable, sulky, stupefied, woeful, tormented, dejected, desolate, serene, indignant, irate, ebullient, buoyant, genial, elevated, crestfallen, downcast, subdued, timid, belligerent, abashed, contrite, zealous, rueful, shaky,More on vocabulary of emotions according to category and degree of intensity:http://www.sba.pdx.edu/faculty/mblake/448/FeelingsList.pdf  [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]