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The American Humanist Association, founded in 1941, supports scientific naturalism and, as such, has over the years organized scientific and philosophical lectures, seminars, and workshops aimed at educating its members and the general public. It has also published popular articles on scientific and other subjects.


Organization contact: Karen Frantz, ()
Organization website: http://www.americanhumanist.org

Programs, Resources, and Events

Why Does Your Mind Play Tricks on You? Answers from Evolutionary Psychology
Charles Darwin's 200th birthday is being celebrated at the University of Colorado, Boulder Campus, with a special program from the Boulder International Humanist Institute, in collaboration with the American Humanist Association and the Center for Inquiry. The featured speaker is noted research psychologist Gary Marcus, author of the recent bestseller, Kluge: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind. Offering introductory remarks about Charles Darwin will be Jennifer Bardi, editor of the Humanist magazine and former science editor with the Scripps Institute.
Location: University of Colorado, Boulder, Law School, 2450 Kittredge Loop Road , Boulder, Colorado, United States
Venue/facilty: school
Link: mindread@mindspring.com
Organization: American Humanist Association
Contact: Gordon Gamm, ()
Primary discipline: biology, neurology, and psychology
Type of program: lecture series
Resources: Lecture / Lecture outline
 


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