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  1. 21. Chimeric Mimicry : Reflection and Animality in Merleau-Ponty's Philosophy of Nature

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Filosofi

    Author : Oscar Amcoff; [2023]
    Keywords : animal-studies; human-animal relation; merleau-ponty; merleau-ponty nature; chimera; chimerical; animal reflection; reflection of nature; human-animal divide; carnologocentrism; animal philosophy; animal phenomenology; phenomenology of nature; merleau-ponty and the animal; ineinander; animal embodiment;

    Abstract : In this paper, I attempt to understand how Merleau-Ponty views the relation between nature and reflection, as well as the meaning behind the terms “human” and “animal” and the relations between them. I approach this by outlining the transition from Merleau-Ponty’s early philosophy (SB, PP) to his late philosophy (N, VI). READ MORE

  3. 22. Veterinärers och veterinärstudenters syn på funktionshindrade sällskapsdjurs välfärd

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Elin Fredriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : funktionshindrade sällskapsdjur; djurvälfärd; amputation; veterinärer; naturligt beteende;

    Abstract : Film clips of disabled companion animals have increased in the media. Many people tell stories via the films about how the animals were rescued from suffering and abandonment or how they made wheelchairs for the animals so that they could move and feel good. READ MORE

  4. 23. Ridlärares instruktioner utifrån principerna för hästens inlärning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Julia Kallin; Alice Leander; [2023]
    Keywords : Ridlektion; operant inlärning; klassisk betingning; negativ förstärkning; positiv förstärkning; positiv bestraffning; negativ bestraffning;

    Abstract : Under ridlektioner finns det tre komponenter att ta hänsyn till: ridläraren, eleven och hästen. En ridlärares uppgift är att lära eleven att rida och kommunicera med hästen som är ett stort djur med stark flyktinginstinkt. READ MORE

  5. 24. Boids Flocking Algorithms : Prey Survival Rate in Predator-Prey Simulations

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Lucas Kerslow; Johannes Matsson; [2023]
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    Abstract : Virtual environments are only perceived as real as each part makes it out to be. One aspect of these simulated realities is the movement of the artificial life entities included in some of the virtual environments. READ MORE

  6. 25. The impact of pharmaceuticals on personality in sea anemones

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Lisa Wong; [2022-03-31]
    Keywords : Metridium senile; animal behavior; animal personality; shyness; boldness; startle response; sea anemone; pharmaceutical drugs; caffeine; propranolol; diazepam.;

    Abstract : Pharmaceutical drugs along with other human derived contaminants are prevalent in natural water bodies due to many anthropological factors and they eventually end up reaching coastal waters. The pharmaceuticals have impacts on the behaviour and physiology of humans, thus it is important to understand what impact they have on animals. READ MORE