What Does the Attempted Domestication of the Fox Tell Us

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Essay

What does the attempted domestication of the fox tell us about the process of domestication in antiquity?

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Definitions:

Phenomenology

The study of conscious experience. Often, conscious experience itself is referred to as an individual’s phenomenology.

Personal Construct Theory

A theory in psychology proposed by George Kelly, emphasizing that individuals use personal constructs (mental models) to interpret and predict events in their lives.

George Kelly

An American psychologist known for his theory of personal constructs, which suggests that individuals use personal systems to understand and predict the world.

Hierarchy of Needs

A theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are organized in a hierarchical structure, starting from basic physiological needs to higher levels of needs such as self-actualization.