Theories of minds: the theoretical bases of comparative cognition

• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on 18 January 2012 – 19 January 2012
• at The Royal Society at Chicheley Hall, home of the Kavli Royal Society International Centre, Buckinghamshire

Organised by Professor Nicky Clayton FRS, Dr Alex Thornton and Dr Uri Grodzinski

Empirical research into animal cognition is growing rapidly, but lacks a sound theoretical framework. How can we empirically distinguish different cognitive mechanisms, and assess their complexity? How does cognition evolve? This workshop will provide a unique forum for discussion between eminent evolutionary, cognitive and computational theorists and empirical researchers, paving the way for a robust, theoretically-grounded science of comparative cognition.

Download the programme here (PDF).

This event follows a broader Discussion meeting on Animal minds: from computation to evolution that took place at the Royal Society in London from 16 – 17 January 2012.

Biographies and audio recordings are available below.