Teaching Cognitive Psychology with De Anima

  • James J. Dillon
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Abstract

Students read a new section of De Anima which deals with what Aristotle calls the “intellective” faculty of the soul. The intellect draws distinctions and similarities, contemplates questions, and solves real world problems with thought. Aristotle believed that only human beings possess this faculty of the soul. Students also read the section of the introductory text that deals with what modern psychological research tells us about the process of thinking and intelligence. Classroom time is spent clarifying these topics and drawing students into imaginative discussions between a modern cognitive psychologist and Aristotle.

Keywords

High Mental Function Bird Watching Cognitive Revolution Complex Computing System Teaching Cognitive 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • James J. Dillon
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  1. 1.University of West GeorgiaCarrolltonUSA

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