The higher developed mammals have a sort of self-consciousness- a partial
one. Chimpanzee has a s.c. of an about 1,5 y/o child. S/he recognizes
himself as such in the mirror.
J.D.
hefeng at cz3.nus.sg wrote in article <863084165.29277 at dejanews.com>...
> Is the aqusition of consciousness a gradual thing in evolution? Are
> animals self conscious?
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