Immanuel Kant: Pioneer neuroscientist

Kant argued that our concept of space was not derived from sensations arising from our interaction with the physical world, but instead represented the a priori basis for our perception of the world in the first place. In this talk, John O’Keefe will examine the evidence from neuroscience that brain areas in the temporal lobes are dedicated to this construction of space, independent of experience. About the speaker John O'Keefe is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London. He leads a research group interested in the function of the hippocampal formation and, in particular, its role in spatial behaviour and spatial memory. Guest Curator This event is part of a series of talks exploring the philosophy of biological complexity, curated by Michela Massimi. She is an expert in Kant, and the intersection between contemporary philosophical problems and scientific practice. Please note that each event is stand-alone so you can attend as many as you wish.

Suitable for
18+
16-17


Website
http://rigb.org/whats-on/events-2014/june/public-immanuel-kant-pioneer-neuroscientist

Admission
£12 Standard £8 Concession £6 Associate member Free to Ri members and fellows

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//am23223?id=EVENT479175