Yes they do! They just don't understand it!
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Love that movie!
It is worth pointing out that Otto says the key phrase ("Don't. Call. Me. Stupid.") several times during the movie. It is a veritable tag line.
Granted, most apes who read philosophy don't understand it (as clearly evidenced by many silly discussions found at ScienceBlogs), but there are a few of us who read with comprehension.
Yes, but the bigger question is whether apes WRITE philosophy.
NewEnglandBob -
Have you ever read John Wilkins?