Can Animals Empathize?

Question

A debate analysis is a summary and evaluation of a philosophical debate. You’ll present both sides of the debate in your own words and conclude with an evaluation of the debate where you explain which side gave a stronger argument.
Answer these questions in full sentences.
Introduction
What issue are the authors debating?
Why is this issue important/controversial/interesting?

Paragraph 1
Thesis and Argument
What position does the author take on this issue?
What is the author’s thesis (i.e., central point, general conclusion)?
What reasons does the author give to support this thesis?
This may include both arguments against alternative views and arguments in favor of his or her own view.

Paragraph 2: Thesis and Argument?
What position does the author take on this issue?
What is the author’s thesis (i.e., central point, general conclusion)?
What reasons does the author give to support this thesis?
This may include both arguments against alternative views and arguments in favor of his or her own view.

Paragraph 3: Debate Evaluation
Which side made the stronger argument, and why?
Defense of your evaluation will require explaining why you’ve picked one side over the other. For example, where the flaws in the argument/reasoning of one side? Did one side present a point so strong that you cannot think of any possible response from the other that would be adequate?