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Full Idea
With the concept of belief (e.g. in animals) comes recognition, expectation and surprise.
Gist of Idea
Having beliefs involves recognition, expectation and surprise
Source
Roger Scruton (Animal Rights and Wrongs [1996], p.15)
Book Ref
Scruton,Roger: 'Animal Rights and Wrongs' [Demos 1996], p.15
A Reaction
A good observation. It is always tempting to see mental faculties in isolation, but each one drags along other capacities with it. Looks a bit holistic.