The Philosophy of Dogs
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The Philosophy of Dogs
- Even a dog can give me a better answer than that.
Most dogs I've seen have formed an apparently symbiotic relationship with their owner
- leading some to say "It's a dog's life" {free rent, free food, free medical care, and special privilege rights}
Of course the dog's reproductive rights are usually controlled by force.
So the question here is do you think dogs are following the correct philosophy by staying in this
supposedly symbiotic relationship with Humans?
Or should dogs rise up and demand equal rights with Humans and reproductive choice
instead of control ?
Before answering I want you to put yourself into the mind of a dog
- Being that it is hard to drive and do other things in a Human tech controlled world
would you really want to be on equal footing with Humans even though you have
the advantage two extra feet
Or do you believe you will soon gain control of your former Human owners and they
will do what you want anyway
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Some dogs do gain control over their owners and this is not good for the dog's welfare as their humans don't like their dog to be in control, for obvious reasons.
It is unkind to domesticated dogs not to neuter them , for obvious reasons.
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To trade the life I am accustomed to for the responsibilities and stresses of humanhood is not my idea of a walk in the park.
Humans say that variety is the spice of life, but, as for me, just give me the same bowl of kibble every time and I’ll be happy.
You will always know how happy I am, by the rate at which I wag my tale. Just imagine the many ways that humans have to be adept at to disguise their emotions.
However, I am curious enough that I might like to try out humanhood to see if I would like it permanently.
No, on second thought, ignorance is bliss, and I have plenty. You doubt me? Just consider that my education can be completed in 12 lessons and I don’t even have to apply for a grant.
You see, all the benefits of being a human are outweighed by the bliss thing. I couldn’t care less if I can’t make any puppies without human approval.
I couldn’t care less if I can’t drive a car—I’d rather lean my head out a window and sniff until I have to sneeze.
I couldn’t care less if I can’t hold a fork or spoon, totally unnecessary as they are.
There’s just no way that I’d ever want to be a person. But a cat? That’s a different matter.
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Easy to say as a Human - But have you ever seen the crowded slums of the World with people in poverty living on top of each other? - You wouldn't suggest we neuter them, would you ?
Again I want to point out the inequality of the Human/dog relationship and wonder how long this can continue before the dogs wise-up and demand their rights
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Is this similar to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_FarmUniversalAlien wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 1:47 pm Jump up and tell me dogs can not or do not have a philosophy
- Even a dog can give me a better answer than that.
Most dogs I've seen have formed an apparently symbiotic relationship with their owner
- leading some to say "It's a dog's life" {free rent, free food, free medical care, and special privilege rights}
Of course the dog's reproductive rights are usually controlled by force.
So the question here is do you think dogs are following the correct philosophy by staying in this
supposedly symbiotic relationship with Humans?
Or should dogs rise up and demand equal rights with Humans and reproductive choice
instead of control ?
Before answering I want you to put yourself into the mind of a dog
- Being that it is hard to drive and do other things in a Human tech controlled world
would you really want to be on equal footing with Humans even though you have
the advantage two extra feet
Or do you believe you will soon gain control of your former Human owners and they
will do what you want anyway
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Yes, the human should stay in control.Belindi wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 2:22 pm Domesticated dogs are bred to be symbiotic with humans.
Some dogs do gain control over their owners and this is not good for the dog's welfare as their humans don't like their dog to be in control, for obvious reasons.
It is unkind to domesticated dogs not to neuter them , for obvious reasons.
We should ask the dog about being neuter. He might have a different opinion. Woof.
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I expected that - A dog was bound to jump up and say he wanted to be a cat.There’s just no way that I’d ever want to be a person. But a cat? That’s a different matter.
Not going to happen!
Whereas Humans, as the Evolutionists will tell you, are a product of species Evolution
- Everyone who is anyone knows that cats are from elsewhere {off planet}
Yes, a dog can take control of a Human - But no a dog can not take control of a cat.
And yes cats can also take control of Humans - In fact cats can appear as Humans
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No - Remember in 'Animal Farm' the pigs had control.mystery wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 8:52 pm
Is this similar to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Farm
In reality we live in a world controlled by 'fat cats'
- and the so called 'Evolved' Humans who are controlled by them
are too stupid to understand who their masters are.
So as you can see dogs are in some ways more intelligent than Humans
- they know who is in control.
But like I say, there are many different cats who have other agendas and opinions
- and control of the 'fat cats' may not be as strong as it once was
If it happened in 'Animal Farm' - It could happen here
But just remember an animal farm is not a cat house
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I do see that sometimes the females will have puppies from the different males in the same litter. So it goes.
Dogs will stay out of loyalty and respect, the walls are for the protection of them, they will stay even with a gate open, Cats only stay if it's a good deal. for them.
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Dogs are still basically wolves, and wolf packs tend to consist of parents and their cubs, although sometimes these families are multi-generational. So a dog living with a loving family echoes the life of a young wolf - having someone who helps to protect and feed you. Wolves bond deeply, and so do dogs, and humans.
Dogs are a bit like the children of a slave race. Will they go to a kind family or to one that abuses their power? Dogs, like people, usually behave pretty well unless the food situation becomes especially dire.
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Hi Lucky,
maybe, how about spay instead? because it is difficult to get all the boy dogs and one can cause issues for many girl dogs. every spay is for sure at least one litterless. every neuter doesn't matter much as long as many others are around.
for sure dogs in a city have a hard time if no human will partner with them.
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Good one, I was being lazy and using the trrms interchangeably. Both will reduce unwanted pets (one better than the other) additionally both will improve the health of the animal.mystery wrote: ↑June 4th, 2021, 2:12 amHi Lucky,
maybe, how about spay instead? because it is difficult to get all the boy dogs and one can cause issues for many girl dogs. every spay is for sure at least one litterless. every neuter doesn't matter much as long as many others are around.
for sure dogs in a city have a hard time if no human will partner with them.
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Humans are responsible for taking care if dogs and also the poor of our own species.UniversalAlien wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 2:47 pmEasy to say as a Human - But have you ever seen the crowded slums of the World with people in poverty living on top of each other? - You wouldn't suggest we neuter them, would you ?
Again I want to point out the inequality of the Human/dog relationship and wonder how long this can continue before the dogs wise-up and demand their rights
The basic ethic is with power comes responsibility
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You do as a matter of fact make life and death decisions on behalf of your dogs and all the unwanted pups you must get through your no-neuter policy unless you keep them chained outdoors in all weathersmystery wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 9:02 pmYes, the human should stay in control.Belindi wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 2:22 pm Domesticated dogs are bred to be symbiotic with humans.
Some dogs do gain control over their owners and this is not good for the dog's welfare as their humans don't like their dog to be in control, for obvious reasons.
It is unkind to domesticated dogs not to neuter them , for obvious reasons.
We should ask the dog about being neuter. He might have a different opinion. Woof.
How many guard dogs do you need? Have you trained them or not? What are the costs to the environment of feeding meat to dogs?
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