[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

[lojban-beginners] Re: kecti



2009/9/10 Luke Bergen <lukeabergen@gmail.com>:
> Why does the x2 of {kecti} need to be a person? Can I not feel pity for a dog?

We can. And i suggest the x2 be changed to at least something like
"sentient being".


> Similarly, though maybe a bit less arguable, does even the x1 need to be a "person"?

No, since other animals are considered capable of experiencing deep emotions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjtrdpSwEUY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg4aaXgWn2g

Even a parrot needs prozac because he is depressed over his owner's death:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/3487321/Parrot-given-Prozac-after-owner-dies.html