Why studying plant cognition is valuable, even if plants aren’t cognitive

Abstract Philosophers and scientists propose the idea that plants are cognitive, which has been met with criticisms. These criticisms focus on fact do not possess properties traditionally associated cognition. By contrast, several proponents introduce novel ways to conceptualize How should we make sense of this debate? In paper, I argue plant cognition debate is about whether meet a set well-delineated agreed-upon criteria according they count as cognitive. Rather, many hypothesizing . They construe COGNITION an expression what is, but rather conjecture might be. conjectures orient research can uncover similarities amongst phenomena these concepts extend. defending view, investigating valuable, even if results investigations lead us reject claim