Dutton Thinks Are Does Not Improve Us Morally, but He

question 34

Essay

Dutton thinks are does not improve us morally, but he thinks fiction promotes the ability to mind-read, to understand the perspectives and mental states of others. How do you think de Waal (Reading 76) would respond to pairing these claims?

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Definitions:

Better Health

A condition of improved physical, mental, and social well-being, often achieved through healthy lifestyles, preventive medicines, and medical interventions.

Being Bored

The state of feeling disinterested and unengaged with one's surroundings or activities, often leading to a sense of frustration and restlessness.

General Mental Ability

An overall capacity to think abstractly, reason, plan, and solve problems, often considered synonymous with intelligence.

Stated Intentions

The declared or expressed purposes or goals of an individual or group, often used to predict future actions.