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For World Philosophy Day, Prof. Kristin Andrews takes up a question at the boundary of animal behavior and social philosophy: when do shared traditions become rules that a group enforces?
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The distinction at the center of Kristin Andrews’s CCNY talk is between animals sharing learned behavior and members of a group enforcing expectations about how others may behave. The event description points to research on chimpanzee calls and fruit flies’ learned mating choices as examples of social learning; the harder question is whether some animal groups also have social norms.
UNESCO’s World Philosophy Day is observed on the third Thursday in November. Its stated purpose includes underscoring philosophy’s contribution to critical, independent thought, especially among young people, as well as to understanding, tolerance and peace.
At CCNY, that broad emphasis on thinking carefully about how people understand the world becomes a focused inquiry into animal societies. The topic connects scientific observations of social learning with philosophical questions about what counts as a rule.
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The event description cites research into differences in the meanings of chimpanzee calls across groups, and research finding that female fruit flies learn mating choices by observing their sisters. These examples concern information and patterns of behavior acquired within a community, not just individual learning.
The contrast matters to Andrews’s subject: evidence that behavior is socially learned raises a further question about the group. Does it simply pass along a tradition, or do its members also treat some conduct as permitted or forbidden?
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The listing names Prof. Kristin Andrews of CUNY’s Graduate Center and her presentation, “Societies of the Wild,” on animal culture and social norms. No other program item is listed.
The talk is listed for 6:00–7:30 p.m. EST.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The City College of New York is at New York, NY 10031. The listed entrance is at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 138th Street.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
A valid form of ID is required for admission to the CCNY campus.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The event listing does not state an admission price or whether advance registration is required. Check the event listing or ask the organizer before making plans; the ID requirement applies to campus entry.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The listing does not describe accessibility at the entrance or in room 1/203, or specify accommodations. Contact the organizer if you need access information.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The event information does not state an age restriction or recommendation. Check with the organizer if age eligibility is a concern.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The event is in the North Academic Building, room 1/203, at the City College of New York. The listed entrance is at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 138th Street, New York, NY 10031.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The event listing names the 1 train at 137th Street, or the A, C, B and D trains at 145th Street. Use a map service with your starting point to plan the rest of your trip; the listing does not give journey times.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The listing provides no accessibility details for the entrance or room and no parking information. Contact the organizer about access needs before visiting.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Her talk, “Societies of the Wild,” considers animal culture and whether some animal groups also have socially enforced norms.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The event description cites group differences in chimpanzee call meanings and female fruit flies learning mating choices by observing their sisters.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
A valid form of ID is required to enter the CCNY campus.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The listing states neither a price nor whether advance registration is required. Confirm with the organizer before attending.
Philosophy Day 2026!, Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The City College of New York, New York, NY 10031; entrance at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 138th Street.
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