Why We Domesticate Animals: The History, Philosophy and Psychology, of Pets    NEW!

Why do we bring animals into our homes? This course explores the history, philosophy and psychology of pet keeping, asking a hard question: is our domestication of animals actually good for them, or good for us? Or both? We will examine why this intense devotion is peculiar to the West, and what our search for touch and companionship reveals about aging and human isolation.

Why do we bring animals into our homes? This course explores the history, philosophy and psychology of pet keeping, asking a hard question: is our domestication of animals actually good for them, or good for us? Or both? We will examine why this intense devotion is peculiar to the West, and what our search for touch and companionship reveals about aging and human isolation.