Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?

Frans De Waal

In his groundbreaking book, Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?, Frans de Waal argues that we humans are not as unique as we think. We share many of the same cognitive abilities with other animals, including the ability to think, feel, and communicate. De Waal draws on decades of research to show that animals are capable of everything from tool use to self-awareness. He also challenges the traditional view that humans are the only moral beings, arguing that animals are also capable of empathy and altruism.

Why You Should Read This Book

Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? is a must-read for anyone interested in animals, intelligence, or the nature of consciousness. De Waal's writing is clear, concise, and engaging, and he presents his arguments with a wealth of evidence and examples. This book will challenge your assumptions about animals and will leave you with a new appreciation for their intelligence and complexity.

What You Will Learn from This Book

In Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?, you will learn about:

• The latest research on animal intelligence
• The many ways in which animals are similar to humans
• The challenges of studying animal intelligence
• The ethical implications of our understanding of animal intelligence

How This Book Will Change Your Thinking

Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? will change the way you think about animals. You will come away from this book with a new understanding of their intelligence, their emotions, and their moral capacities. You will also be more likely to question the traditional view that humans are the only beings who matter.

Order Your Copy Today

Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? is available now in hardcover, paperback, and audiobook. Order your copy today and start your journey into the fascinating world of animal intelligence.

About the Author

Frans de Waal is a world-renowned primatologist and ethologist. He is the C. H. Candler Professor of Primate Behavior at Emory University and the director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center. De Waal is the author of numerous books, including Chimpanzee Politics, Bonobo: The Forgotten Ape, and Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us About Ourselves.