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“Culture is not usually one of the criterion for personhood, but it has been argued that culture is sort of a medium for a lot of these criteria, such as empathy, and so on.”

Quote by Hal Whitehead

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Hal Whitehead is a renowned marine biologist, born on July 29, 1952. His research focuses on the behavior of whales, particularly the social structures and migration patterns of humpback whales. Professor Whitehead's work is significant in understanding the social behavior and ecology of whales. more

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