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And likewise, if we define "Reason" broadly enough, then anything can satisfy the definition, even nothing :D The real question is what is the correct definiti

• gus_massa 7y ago
  I agree. There was a recent article that said that electrons were conscious, but it used a definition of conscious so wide that I think it included rocks and probably empty space. Anyway, a good definition of "Reason" should probably include chimpanzees, elephants, dolphins, and probably octopus and parrots.
  • yters 7y ago
    Yes, for some sense of thinking it is clear animals deliberate between options, which should be at least a necessary component of "reasoning". However, the big question in the linked article is whether this sort of thing is sufficient for the kind of abstract reasoning that humans regularly engage in. I would argue choosing between "run" or "fight" is different than choosing between "saving" and "spending". The latter requires an understanding of abstract principles and some mathematics, whereas the first decision can be based purely on weighing one's feelings.