But cognitive studies suggest primates use tools mainly by trial and error, whereas humans understand the principles at work — such as gravity and force — and exploit them to make novel tools. (sciencemag.org)
Dr. Dennett is a professor and director of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Neuroscience has been particularly authoritative in the wider field of cognitive studies and in the examination of emotions and moral reasoning. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)