Abstract

This edited volume of essays provides an interdisciplinary philosophical analysis of the Planet of the Apes franchise, addressing themes of intelligence, language, time travel, research ethics, and the evolving status of CGI characters. Through a range of essays, the volume examines how the apes’ society mirrors human civilization, challenging assumptions about intelligence, moral worth, and speciesism. Key themes include language as a criterion for intelligence, the ethics of experimentation, and the treatment of sentient beings.