Natural Selection and Consciously Reasoned Human Behaviors

In: Events — Date: February 13th, 2009

In her second lecture, Ruth Millikan (University of Connecticut) will be joining the CSUN community and the Student Philosophy Society for one night only to give a lecture concerning Natural Selection and Consciously Reasoned Human Behaviors.

Date:Friday, February 13, 2009
Time:3pm – 4pm
Place:Grand Salon, University Student Union

Abstract:

The tangle of biological purposes that is us
From our genes to our public languages, a half dozen entwined levels of selection cooperate, but sometimes also conflict, each supporting a different level of purposes. Our own purposes, purposes of the individual, emerge from this tangle, sometimes triumphantly, sometimes conflictingly.  Along the way the question how forward-looking goals emerge from natural selection is addressed, and also goals that do not aid survival.

Some of Dr. Millikan’s other areas of expertise include:

  • Philosophy of Mind and of Psychology
  • Philosophy of Language; Pragmatics
  • Philosophy of Biology
  • Ontology
  • Natural Epistemology

This lecture is hosted by the Student Philosophy Society and corresponds with CSUN’s celebration of Darwin Week.  Between February 8-14, CSUN will commemorate Darwin’s contributions to our understanding of the world and kick off “The Year in Science” with a full week of stimulating events and festivities.

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Guest Lecturer: Ruth Millikan

In: Events — Date: February 12th, 2009

In her first lecture, Ruth Millikan (University of Connecticut) will be joining the CSUN community and the Student Philosophy Society for one night only to give an introductory level lecture on her areas of expertise, including:

  • Philosophy of Mind and of Psychology
  • Philosophy of Language; Pragmatics
  • Philosophy of Biology
  • Ontology
  • Natural Epistemology

In particular, Dr. Millikan will be discussing the perceptual implications of visualization.

Date:Thursday, February  12, 2009
Time:7pm – 9pm
Place:Sierra Hall 224

This lecture is hosted by the Student Philosophy Society and corresponds with CSUN’s celebration of Darwin Week.  Between February 8-14, CSUN will commemorate Darwin’s contributions to our understanding of the world and kick off “The Year in Science” with a full week of stimulating events and festivities.

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