Cognitive Science Perspectives on Humanity and Well-Being

In recent years, cognitive scientists have turned more attention to questions that have traditionally been investigated byhistorians, political scientists, sociologists, and anthropologists, e.g. What are the sources of conflict and disagreement betweenpeople?, What drives or reduces violence and injustice?, and What brings about or is conducive to peace and justice? In this advancedsmall seminar, we will read and discuss works by psychologists, neuroscientists, philosophers, and others, which characterize thisgrowing research area among those who study minds, brains, and behavior.Required: Completion of a course in psychology beyond the level of Psych 1, or consent of the instructor.