Thesis
Some aspects of anthropomorphism in the terminology and philosophy underlying Western and Japanese studies of the social behaviour of non-human primates
- Abstract:
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This study investigates how anthropomorphism arises in Western and Japanese reports of non-human primate behaviour. Chapter 1 introduces the study and notes that differences in recording styles and incidence of anthropomorphism in Western and Japanese reports led to the thesis that the basis for anthropomorphism differed between the two groups. In Western studies it was found necessary to inquire into philosophical aspects of language use. In Japanese studies the inquiry centred on eviden...
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Bibliographic Details
- Publication date:
- 1981
- Type of award:
- DPhil
- Level of award:
- Doctoral
- Awarding institution:
- University of Oxford
Item Description
- Language:
- English
- Subjects:
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- Local pid:
- td:602328165
- Source identifiers:
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- Deposit date:
- 2014-07-22
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- Copyright holder:
- Asquith, P
- Copyright date:
- 1981
- Notes:
- This thesis was digitised thanks to the generosity of Dr Leonard Polonsky
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