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基本原理
大多數在腦及認知科學方面的課程顯然缺少對產生大腦之演化力的講授。這門課程意圖藉由對人類和動物認知方面有演化思想的研究者的講授、評論與討論，以幫助填補那樣缺陷。
課程的內容
目前在認知及情感的演化與發展研究，包含直覺的物理學、生物學與心理學，以及語言、情感、性慾及社會關係。
課程的形式
課程指定參考文獻於一周前會擺出。客座的演講，隨後由課堂講師和學生加以評論和討論。
要求
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出席
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閱讀
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上台報告︰關於某一場演講的評論和討論及其相關讀物
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一篇由課堂師批准的學期短文，在期末前一週繳交
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還有在道德上的思考實驗，以及伴隨的問題
Rationale
The teaching of the evolutionary forces that created the brain is conspicuously lacking in most programs in brain and cognitive science. This course, featuring lectures, commentaries, and discussion by evolutionary-minded researchers in human and animal cognition, is meant to help fill that gap.
Content of the Class
Current research on the evolution and development of cognition and affect, including intuitive physics, biology, and psychology, language, emotions, sexuality, social relations.
Format of the Class
Papers on reserve the week before. Guest lecture, followed by commentary and discussion led by instructors and students.
Requirements
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Attendance
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Readings
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Presentation: commentary and discussion on one lecture and its associated readings
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A short term paper on a topic approved by the instructors, due one week before end of term
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There are also thought experiments on morality, and accompanying questions
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