Evolutionary theory postulates that altruistic behavior evolved for the return-benefits it bears
the performer. For return-benefits to play a motivational role, however, they need to be …

Since the last common ancestor shared by modern humans, chimpanzees and bonobos, the
lineage leading to Homo sapiens has undergone a substantial change in brain size and …

Comparative studies suggest that at least some bird species have evolved mental skills
similar to those found in humans and apes. This is indicated by feats such as tool use …

As wide-ranging as it is deep, and as entertaining as it is informative, the latest offering from
UCSanta Barbara neuroscientist Gazzaniga (" The Ethical Brain") will please a diverse array …

The molecular neuroscience revolution has begun to rekindle interest in fundamental
neuroanatomy. Blending these disciplines may prove critical to our understanding of …

Some people contend that fetuses have moral status but less than that of paradigm persons.
Many people hold views implying that sentient animals have moral status but less than that …

Among terrestrial mammals, elephants share the unique status, along with humans and
great apes, of having large brains, being long-lived and having offspring that require long …

Recent evidence from neuropsychological patients with focalized lesions and functional
brain imaging studies indicate that processing of self is distinguishable from processing of …

Elephants show a rich social organization and display a number of unusual traits. In this
paper, we analyse reports collected over a thirty-five year period, describing behaviour that …

The ability of visual self-recognition in animals and infants is considered a hallmark of the
domain-general cognitive representation of the self, which also underpins higher social …