"But I would argue that the human capacity here is qualitatively and
quantitatively on a dramatically different level than that of even the
most intelligent non-human creatures (of which we are aware)."
I understand what you are saying. We can agree on the "quantitatively"
part (although my lab exhibits quite a bit more "forgiveness and love"
than his human master <G>)
We appear to disagree on the "qualitatively" part. What specific
attribute do humans have that no other species have? It is not
aesthetics, nor altruism, nor love (not even agape love). Nor speech,
nor tool-making, etc. etc. Actually, I can think of none. Perhaps you
can. If you cannot, how then would you argue your "qualitatively"
claim?
Burgy
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