A phenomenology of animal life: Observations on the lifeworld of a dog

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https://doi.org/10.1590/2965-1557.037.e202532305

Abstract

This contribution to animal philosophy is an attempt to investigate the human-animal relationship through the observation and description of everyday experience. In doing so, this article addresses three fundamental questions. Firstly, can the experience of canine reality be accurately described using human categories and concepts, even if only by analogy? Secondly, to what extent can we speak of canine language, given their capability for communication? Lastly: do dogs possess metacognitive abilities that enable them to navigate their surroundings and be aware of their own actions and agency?

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Nicola Zambon, Freie Universität Berlin

PhD in Philosophy from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. His research focuses on Modern Philosophy, 20th century German and French Philosophy (especially phenomenology, anthropology, deconstruction, philosophy of history), Religion and Philosophy, Myth and reception theory.

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2025-06-09

How to Cite

Zambon, N. (2025). A phenomenology of animal life: Observations on the lifeworld of a dog. Revista De Filosofia Aurora, 37, e202532305. https://doi.org/10.1590/2965-1557.037.e202532305

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Phenomenology, World and Oikology