Aesop’s Animals

Aesop’s Animals
Author: Jo Wimpenny
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2021-09-02
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1472966937

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Despite originating more than two-and-a-half thousand years ago, Aesop's Fables are still passed on from parent to child, and are embedded in our collective consciousness. The morals we have learned from these tales continue to inform our judgements, but have the stories also informed how we regard their animal protagonists? If so, is there any truth behind the stereotypes? Are wolves deceptive villains? Are crows insightful geniuses? And could a tortoise really beat a hare in a race? In Aesop's Animals, zoologist Jo Wimpenny turns a critical eye to the fables to discover whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of the animal kingdom. She brings the tales into the twenty-first century, introducing the latest findings on some of the most fascinating branches of ethological research – the study of why animals do the things they do. In each chapter she interrogates a classic fable and a different topic – future planning, tool use, self-recognition, cooperation and deception – concluding with a verdict on the veracity of each fable's portrayal from a scientific perspective. By sifting fact from fiction in one of the most beloved texts of our culture, Aesop's Animals explores and challenges our preconceived notions about animals, the way they behave, and the roles we both play in our shared world.

Aesop’s Animals

Aesop’s Animals
Author: Jo Wimpenny
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2021-09-02
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1399401521

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Turns a critical eye on Aesop's Fables to ask whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of his animals. Despite originating more than two-and-a-half thousand years ago, Aesop's Fables are still passed on from parent to child, and are embedded in our collective consciousness. The morals we have learned from these tales continue to inform our judgements, but have the stories also informed how we regard their animal protagonists? If so, is there any truth behind the stereotypes? Are wolves deceptive villains? Are crows insightful geniuses? And could a tortoise really beat a hare in a race? In Aesop's Animals, zoologist Jo Wimpenny turns a critical eye to the fables to discover whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of the animal kingdom. She brings the tales into the twenty-first century, introducing the latest findings on some of the most fascinating branches of ethological research – the study of why animals do the things they do. In each chapter she interrogates a classic fable and a different topic – future planning, tool use, self-recognition, cooperation and deception – concluding with a verdict on the veracity of each fable's portrayal from a scientific perspective. By sifting fact from fiction in one of the most beloved texts of our culture, Aesop's Animals explores and challenges our preconceived notions about animals, the way they behave, and the roles we both play in our shared world.

Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables
Author: Aesop
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Total Pages: 210
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781853261282

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A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.

Animal Fables from Aesop

Animal Fables from Aesop
Author: Aesop
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1991
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

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An illustrated collection of nine fables retold form Aesop.

The Aesop's Fable Paradigm

The Aesop's Fable Paradigm
Author: K. Brandon Barker
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0253059232

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The Aesop's Fable Paradigm is a collection of essays that explore the cutting-edge intersection of Folklore and Science. From moralizing fables to fantastic folktales, humans have been telling stories about animals—animals who can talk, feel, think, and make moral judgments just as we do—for a very long time. In contrast, scientific studies of the mental lives of animals have professed to be investigating the nature of animal minds slowly, cautiously, objectively, with no room for fanciful tales, fables, or myths. But recently, these folkloric and scientific traditions have merged in an unexpected and shocking way: scientists have attempted to prove that at least some animal fables are actually true. These interdisciplinary chapters examine how science has targeted the well-known Aesop's fable "The Crow and the Pitcher" as their starting point. They explore the ever-growing set of experimental studies which purport to prove that crows possess an understanding of higher-order concepts like weight, mass, and even Archimedes' insight about the physics of water displacement. The Aesop's Fable Paradigm explores how these scientific studies are doomed to accomplish little more than to mirror anthropomorphic representations of animals in human folklore and reveal that the problem of folkloric projection extends far beyond the "Aesop's Fable Paradigm" into every nook and cranny of research on animal cognition.

Æsop's fables

Æsop's fables
Author: Aesop
Publisher:
Total Pages: 186
Release: 1871
Genre:
ISBN:

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Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables
Author: Aesop
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2023-08-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

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"Aesop's Fables" by Aesop is a timeless collection of short stories and allegorical tales that impart valuable moral lessons through the actions and interactions of animals, mythical creatures, and humans. Spanning centuries and cultures, "Aesop's Fables" compiles a rich array of narratives, each serving as a vehicle for conveying essential truths and insights about human nature, ethics, and wisdom. These fables have endured the test of time due to their universal themes and the enduring relevance of the lessons they impart. The stories within "Aesop's Fables" often feature anthropomorphic characters, animals that possess human-like qualities and behaviors, which serve as relatable conduits for addressing complex concepts. Through their actions, dialogue, and interactions, these characters illustrate virtues such as honesty, kindness, humility, prudence, and the consequences of vices like greed, arrogance, and deceit. Each fable is typically concise and focused, presenting a specific situation or scenario that encapsulates a broader lesson. The moral of the story is often explicitly stated at the conclusion, providing clarity and guidance to readers of all ages. These morals serve as thought-provoking takeaways that encourage reflection on one's own actions and choices. "Aesop's Fables" not only entertain with their engaging narratives but also provoke contemplation about ethical dilemmas and the complexities of human behavior. By presenting moral dilemmas and their resolutions in a compact and accessible format, the fables encourage readers to consider the implications of their decisions and actions, thereby fostering personal growth and moral development. Through its enduring popularity and impact on literature, "Aesop's Fables" has become a cornerstone of moral education and storytelling. The collection's timeless wisdom continues to inspire readers of all generations to reflect on their values, make virtuous choices, and navigate the intricate landscape of human interactions.

Aesop's Fables Coloring Book

Aesop's Fables Coloring Book
Author: Aesop
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1972-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486210405

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46 of Aesop's Fables with illustrations to colour.

The Oxford Handbook of Animals in Classical Thought and Life

The Oxford Handbook of Animals in Classical Thought and Life
Author: Gordon Lindsay Campbell
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2014-08-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 0191035157

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The Oxford Handbook of Animals in Classical Thought and Life is the first comprehensive guide to animals in the ancient world, encompassing all aspects of the topic by featuring authoritative chapters on 33 topics by leading scholars in their fields. As well as an introduction to, and a survey of, each topic, it provides guidance on further reading for those who wish to study a particular area in greater depth. Both the realities and the more theoretical aspects of the treatment of animals in ancient times are covered in chapters which explore the domestication of animals, animal husbandry, animals as pets, Aesop's Fables, and animals in classical art and comedy, all of which closely examine the nature of human-animal interaction. More abstract and philosophical topics are also addressed, including animal communication, early ideas on the origin of species, and philosophical vegetarianism and the notion of animal rights.

Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2004-08-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780803730359

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Retellings of fifteen fables from Aesop, including, among others, "The Stag at the Pool," "The Lion and the Mouse," and "The Vain Jackdaw."