by Jordan Paul Hofer (Author)

Evidence for the Personhood of Chimpanzees is an essay on the homologous anatomy, culture, intelligence, and emotions of chimpanzees based on Darwinian continuity. Natural personhood is a suite of mental, emotional, and behavioral traits that only a self-aware animal possesses. Chimpanzees are not property; they are persons.

Author Biography

Jordan Hofer holds a BS in zoology and a Master's in biocultural anthropology from Oregon State University (OSU). Jordan taught human evolution at OSU for seven years.