Do animals possess language?
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2021-08-31
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In this thesis, the research question is whether animals such as primates and delphinids have a language when communicating. My answer to this question will be that when you teach these animals a version of human language, the results will indicate that the animals do not fully understand every aspect of it. However, if you analyze the communication system of delphinids instead, it shows that this system does satisfy the most important features of a language, while the communication system of primates does not. In order to answer the research question I will first elaborate on communication in general. Secondly, I will discuss the difference between communication and language. Thirdly, research on primate communication will be analyzed. Fourthly, I will discuss research on dolphin communication. And finally, I will compare all findings and elaborate on my answer to the research question.
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Faculteit der Filosofie, Theologie en Religiewetenschappen