The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Ep. 326: Michael Tomasello on the Evolution of Agency (Part Two)

Wes, Dylan, and guest Chris Heath continue to discuss The Evolution of Agency (2022) in light of our interview with the author. We relate examples from the book of animals of various levels of complexity making deliberative decisions, exhibiting rationality, experiencing causality, or otherwise engaging in agentive behaviors. Get more at <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Visit <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support" rel="noopener" target="_blank">partiallyexaminedlife.com/support</a> to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor: Learn about St. John's College at <a href="https://sjc.edu/pel" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">sjc.edu/pel</a>.

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