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. 2012 Aug;35(4):234-5.
doi: 10.1017/S0140525X11002068. Epub 2012 Jun 15.

Foresight, function representation, and social intelligence in the great apes

Mathias Osvath  1 , Tomas Persson, Peter Gärdenfors
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Foresight, function representation, and social intelligence in the great apes

Mathias Osvath et al. Behav Brain Sci. 2012 Aug.

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.

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