Foresight, function representation, and social intelligence in great apes (Commentary on K. Vaesen “The cognitive basis of human tool use”)

Mathias Osvath; Tomas Persson; Peter Gärdenfors

doi:10.1017/S0140525X11002068

Foresight, function representation, and social intelligence in great apes (Commentary on K. Vaesen “The cognitive basis of human tool use”)

Mathias Osvath, Tomas Persson, Peter Gärdenfors

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Abstract

We find problems with Vaesen's treatment of the primatological research, in particular his analysis of foresight, function representation, and social intelligence. We argue that his criticism of research on foresight in great apes is misguided. His claim that primates do not attach functions to particular objects is also problematic. Finally, his analysis of theory of mind neglects many distinctions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	234-235
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	35
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X11002068
Publication status	Published - 2012

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Zoology
Psychology (excluding Applied Psychology)
Educational Sciences
Comparative Language Studies and Linguistics

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