Study Group Details
492: Human and Animal Minds, and the Gap Between
Tuesday1:30 - 3:20
Starting March 01
Temple Baptist Church
Do animals have minds? What are the characteristics of human minds, and how different are they from animal minds? In this study group, we will focus on topics in the evolution of intelligence in humans, and the emergence of human minds. We will read and discuss The Gap: The Science of What Separates Us from Other Animals, by Thomas Suddendorf, as the primary reading material, with supplementary material (handouts) to provide more detail on select topics. Each session will combine lecture and discussion.
This study group is a repeat
Class Type: Lecture and Discussion
Class Format: TBA
Hours of Reading: 1-2 hrs/week
Study Group Leader(s):
Albert Taran
Although Al Taran never trained or worked in the sciences, he has had a lifelong interest in them. He studied Philosophy in college, started on a PhD with a focus on the Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic, and earned a living in Information Technology.
Reading List
The Gap: The Science of What Separates Us from Other Animals (Thomas Suddendorf) | 2013: Basic Books | ISBN: 978-0-465-06984-2 | Required