Biologica: Where Humans and Animals Meet
Biologica: Where Humans and Animals Meet
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Through stories and interviews, join Dr. Susan - shelter veterinarian and science educator - to explore how animals and humans interact and how nature and society intersect. From the vernal pools of Maine to the mountains of Ecuador, let’s dive in and make discoveries together.
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Focuses on the intersection of human-animal interactions and environmental awareness, with episodes exploring topics such as the care of street dogs in Ecuador and the ecological significance of vernal pools, exemplified by the rescue mission of Amici Cannis in Cotacachi.
Through stories and interviews, join Dr. Susan – shelter veterinarian and science educator – to explore how animals and humans interact and how nature and society intersect. From the vernal pools of Maine to the mountains of Ecuador, let’s dive in and make discoveries together.
Today’s episode of Biologica introduces animal ethics with an interview with philosopher and ethicist Dr. Clare Palmer from the University of Texas. We discuss the field of animal ethics, real research examples, and practical dilemmas from both academic and everyday perspectives. Dr. Susan also shares personal stories about youthful ethics dilemmas in science, reflecting on how educators can support students as they navigate ethical choices. The discussion also weaves in current climate change and environmental issues with animal ethics and philosophy. This episode is the first of several planned episodes exploring animal ethics.
Interview:
Dr. Clare Palmer
-George T. and Gladys H. Abell Professor of Liberal Arts & Professor of Philosophy
-Department of Philosophy
-Texas A&M University
Links:
https://animalethics.ku.dk/columns-for-canadian-veterinary-journal/
https://artsci.tamu.edu/philosophy/contact/profiles/clare-palmer.html
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