Beschrijving
The past decade has seen a surge of interest in the origins of the modern mind, headed by Merlin Donald’s modern classic, Origins of the Modern Mind: Three Stages in the Evolution of Culture and Cognition (1991). Work in paleoanthropology and cognitive archeology, combined with studies in historical, cultural, and developmental psychology, is challenging the ahistorical bias of cognitive psychology at large, and puts under pressure the received idea that mankind forms a psychological unity. In this course we shall read and discuss a cross-section from recent work in evolutionary psychology and palaeoanthropology.
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Onderwijsvorm
Depending on the number of enrolments this course will be offered either as a full seminar or as a series of individual tutorial sessions.
Toetsing
Oral and written presentations, participation in discussion, paper
Literatuur
Syllabus to be announced
Toegangseisen
Admission to this course is restricted to MA students in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline, specialisation Philosophy of Psychology, who have completed course WMSPS1 (Philosophy of Psychology I). Advanced knowledge of philosophy of mind and/or cognitive science is required.
Informatie bij
dr. J.J.M. Sleutels ( jan@sleutels.com)
Opmerkingen
Compulsory course for MA students in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline, specialisation Philosophy of Psychology.
Aanmelden bij
Please register for this course with the student administration: y.van.eijk@phil.leidenuniv.nl