There has been an ongoing debate
between scientists and philosophers
concerning the potential of nonhuman
animal intelligence. This essay will
provide a brief view of both sides
most compelling arguments.
Many philosophers, such as Rene
Descartes , believe that nonhuman
animals are thoughtless creatures of
instinct and reflex. Descartes argues
that speech is definitive of thought.
The lack of speech such as in
nonhumans, he believed, is proof that
humans are the only intelligent
creatures. …
