Humans Among Animals

CAS AN 211

  • Critical Thinking
  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings

Examines how humans understand (other) animals and their thought, feeling, and communication and the ways we humans in varied cultures and societies use animals for interaction and self-understanding. Interdisciplinary approach that considers language, aesthetics, ideology, practice, and regulation. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills units in the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, and Critical Thinking.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Shipton CAS 214 TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm There is currently an internal waitlist for this course managed by Mackenzie Arnolds (kenzea@bu.edu). If you wish to be added to the list, email her. Any open spots are pending registration by a student on the waitlist and are not available.

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