Domestic birds are distinguished from the corral in which we keep them in cages exclusively to satisfy aesthetic pleasure. Ours, of course. Of the pleasure that the birds feel to see their owners, I don't know anything.
In her work, Wisława Szymborska reflects on the nature of domestic birds and the relationship they have with their human caretakers. She suggests that these birds are primarily kept in cages for human enjoyment, highlighting a disconnect between the aesthetic pleasure derived from their presence and the birds' own experience or feelings. This raises questions about the ethical implications of keeping animals purely for ornamental purposes.
Szymborska expresses uncertainty regarding whether...
