Temporal cognition in animals Angelica Kaufmann

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kaufmann, Angelica, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in the philosophy of biology

Cambridge elements. Elements in the philosophy of biology 2515-1126

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Time perception in animals.

Cognition in animals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2026

Summary:

"Humans and non-human animals alike rely on temporal cues to coordinate behaviour. This Element investigates whether non-human animals possess genuine temporal cognition– the capacity to mentally represent time rather than merely respond to temporal cues. It examines the evolution of cognitive architectures that support temporal coordination and considers the philosophical implications of time representation. Challenging the long-standing view that non-human animals operate in a 'permanent present' and lack the ability to mentally represent time, the Element offers a comparative analysis across apes, marine mammals, terrestrial mammals, birds, insects, and human infants. Drawing on current empirical evidence, it explores how different species represent time and coordinate action accordingly. By bringing together empirical research and philosophical analysis, the Element addresses a critical gap in the literature and advances the view that temporal cognition is widespread in nature"-- Cambridge Core

Contents:

Behavioural markers of temporal cognition

Temporal representation and other timekeeping mechanisms

Comparative analysis across species

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed March 12, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Kaufmann, Angelica Temporal cognition in animals

ISBN:

9781009647892

100964789X

OCLC:

1571459375

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