Cavendish criticizes Descartes's claim that all other animals besides man lack reason since other animals cannot express their mind, thoughts or conceptions, either by speech or any other signs, as man can do. According to Cavendish, "although they cannot talk or give intelligence to each other by speech, nevertheless each has its own peculiar and particular knowledge."

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Cavendish argues that other animals possess their own unique knowledge, even if they are unable to communicate it through speech or signs like humans can.

Cavendish Criticizes Descartes's Claim That All Other Animals Besides Man