Animals come when their names are called. Just like human beings. (p. 67e)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Animals respond to their names similarly to humans, suggesting a shared linguistic or naming relationship.
- In plain terms
- Animals and humans both react when called by name.
- What can you take from it?
- Naming creates a connection across species.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a name mean?
- How do animals communicate?
Another view
Animals respond to sounds rather than understanding names as humans do.
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