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When do we cross the line from 'animal' to 'person?'
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RE: When do we cross the line from 'animal' to 'person?'
(April 6, 2013 at 7:08 am)whateverist Wrote:
(April 6, 2013 at 5:34 am)Muslim Scholar Wrote: There is
Human are the only species that are able to develop
Human has very small instincts, they need to learn

Animals base most of their actions on instincts

You forgot:

"Humans are the only species capable of oversimplifying and thus dismissing the merits of another species."

Guess that makes us pretty special alright.
Bring a single other species that was able to develop something (habit) over history
You won't be able to find but very simple try and error simple behaviors
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RE: When do we cross the line from 'animal' to 'person?' - by Muslim Scholar - April 6, 2013 at 8:45 am

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