Evidence for the Personhood of Chimpanzees - Paperback

by Jordan Paul Hofer (Author)

Evidence for the Personhood of Chimpanzees is an essay on the homologous anatomy, culture, intelligence, and emotions of chimpanzees based on Darwinian continuity. Natural personhood is a suite of mental, emotional, and behavioral traits that only a self-aware animal possesses. Chimpanzees are not property; they are persons.

Author Biography

Jordan Hofer holds a BS in zoology and a Master's in biocultural anthropology from Oregon State University (OSU). Jordan taught human evolution at OSU for seven years.