Tool Use Beyond Humans
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10705252 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gianmaria Dani (0000-0002-0181-2305, Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science, corresponding author), Grant Ramsey (0000-0002-8712-5521, Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 92 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 883-899 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Philosophy of Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-8248 • E-ISSN: 1539-767X |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/psa.2025.21 |
| OpenAlex | W4409372973 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 42 |
The definition of tool use has long been debated, especially when applied beyond humans. Recent work argues that the phenomena included within tool use are so broad and varied that there is little hope of using the category for scientific generalizations, explanations, and predictions about the evolution, ecology, and psychology of tool users. One response to this argument has been the development of tooling as a replacement for tool use. In this article, we analyze the tool use and tooling frameworks. Identifying advantages and limitations in each, we offer a synthetic approach that suggests promising avenues for future research
Epistemology · Computer Science · Ethics and Social Impacts of AI · Philosophy
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |