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= = __THE LIVES OF ANIMALS__ - glossary pg 59-64

The professor of philosophy at Appleton who debates with Elizabeth at the end of the novel. His name may be a reference to Vicki Hearne, an American author, philosopher, and animal poet. Central to Vicki Hearne’s belief about animals is that they should not be anthropomorphized. // Within the debate, Thomas O’Hearne refers to this point about anthropomorphism in his second point when he questions whether animals should be placed in the “human subcategory” and thus have the same “legal rights” as humans. //
 * Thomas O’Hearne (59)**

A concise summary of essential points, statements or facts // Thomas O’Hearne sends a “précis” to Elizabeth Costello of the points he will make at the debate. //
 * Précis (60) **

Of, relating to, or characterized by the goodwill to fellowmen, especially the active effort to promote human welfare. // Concern for animals is a branch of broader “philanthropic” concerns. //
 * Philanthropic (61) **

In a confused, disordered, or random manner // Elizabeth claims that humans and animals live “higgledy-piggledy” together all over the world quite naturally. (Slight irony: the natural or inherent kindness to animals is displayed in a disordered fashion) //
 * Higgledy – piggledy (61) **

Considering human beings as the most significant entity of the universe or interpreting or regarding the world in terms of human values and experiences. // In the __Lives of Animals__ Elizabeth Costello states that the way scientists measure the intelligence of animals is “profoundly anthropocentric”. //
 * Anthropocentric (62) **

** Albert Camus is a French author, philosopher, and journalist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was the first African-born writer to receive the prize and the second-youngest recipient. He philosophized about the Absurd, our desire for clarity and meaning within a world and condition that offers neither. His famous works include __The Stranger.__ // Elizabeth Costello uses Albert Camus as an example of how animals can speak through people. She claims Camus wrote an impassioned attack about guillotines which contributed to the abolition of its use because he watched as a chicken was beheaded. //
 * Albert Camus (63)

Conforming to the requirements of the law: not forbidden by law (legal) // Costello asks whether it is “licit” to kill animals because they are “less important”. //
 * Licit (64) **
 * Gratuitous (64) **

Not called for by the circumstances; unwarrented // Costello claims gratuitous (unwarranted or extra) cruelty is illicit (see below) //

Not permitted: unlawful (illegal) // See gratuitous //
 * Illicit (64) **