Temporal Cognition in Animals by Angelica Kaufmann

Temporal Cognition in Animals by Angelica Kaufmann

Humans and non-human animals alike rely on temporal cues to coordinate behaviour. This Element investigates whether non-human animals possess genuine temporal cognition– the capacity to mentally represent time rather than merely respond to temporal cues. It examines the evolution of cognitive architectures that support temporal coordination and considers the philosophical implications of time representation. Challenging the long-standing view that non-human animals operate in a 'permanent present' and lack the ability to mentally represent time, the Element offers a comparative analysis across apes, marine mammals, terrestrial mammals, birds, insects, and human infants. Drawing on current empirical evidence, it explores how different species represent time and coordinate action accordingly. By bringing together empirical research and philosophical analysis, the Element addresses a critical gap in the literature and advances the view that temporal cognition is widespread in nature.

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ISBN 13	9781009647878
ISBN 10	1009647873
Title	Temporal Cognition in Animals
Author	Angelica Kaufmann
Series	Elements In The Philosophy Of Biology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2026-04-30
Number of pages	75
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