Nonhuman
Nonhuman
Nonhuman (pronunciation: /nɒnˈhjuːmən/) is a term used to describe entities that are not human beings. This includes animals, plants, microorganisms, and inanimate objects. The term is often used in the context of ethics, philosophy, and science to distinguish between human beings and other entities.
Etymology
The term "nonhuman" is derived from the English words "non-", meaning "not", and "human", referring to a member of the species Homo sapiens. It has been in use since the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Animal: A nonhuman organism that is typically multicellular, capable of voluntary motion, and responsive to its environment.
- Plant: A nonhuman organism that is typically multicellular, capable of photosynthesis, and non-motile.
- Microorganism: A nonhuman organism that is microscopic, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
- Inanimate Object: A nonhuman entity that is not alive, such as a rock or a chair.
- Ethics: The branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct, often used in discussions about the rights and treatment of nonhuman entities.
- Philosophy: The study of fundamental questions about existence, reality, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and ethics.
- Science: The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment, often used to study nonhuman entities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nonhuman
- Wikipedia's article - Nonhuman
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