How does our concept of the Self differ from our concept of others? What makes the human concept of Self different from that of non-human selves such as animals?Philosopher and neurobiologist Owen Flanagan and psychologists Roy Baumeister and Paul Bloom will examine current biological, psychological, and anthropological research on the complex interaction between the Self and others and will consider the roots of empathy and morality.What do you think you are? by Christina Starmans and Paul Bloom Self and identity: a brief overview by Roy Baumeister December 7, 2010 To Be or Not To Be: The Self as Illusion February 23, 2011 Quid Pro Quo: The Ecology of the Self March 23, 2011 The Pursuit of Immortality: From the Ego to the Soul April 28, 2011 A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Linking Belief to Behavior May 12, 2011 Me, Myself, and I: The Rise of the Modern Self May 24, 2011 Who am I? Beyond ‘I Think, Therefore I Am’ Panel Steve Paulson Journalist and Executive Producer, TTBOOK Paul Bloom Professor of Psychology, Yale University Owen Flanagan Professor of Philosophy, Duke University. Roy Baumeister Professor of Psychology, Florida State UniversityDetailsWednesday, February 23, 2011 7:00 pm - 8:15 pmThe New York Academy of Sciences7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 40th FloorAnnals This volume stems from a six-part lecture series that fostered reflection and insight on the current concept and theories of the self and their moral, ethical, and social implications. In addition to full transcripts of each panel, the volume also contains a number of essays by many of the participants. Read moreAbout This Series This event is the first in a six-part series, Perspectives on the Self, which brings together experts from the sciences and the humanities for conversations on the evolving meaning and experience of the Self.Sponsors Recommended Reads EventsPerspectives on the Self: Conversations on Identity & Consciousness December 7, 2010 To Be or Not To Be: The Self as Illusion February 23, 2011 Quid Pro Quo: The Ecology of the Self March 23, 2011 The Pursuit of Immortality: From the Ego to the Soul April 28, 2011 A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Linking Belief to Behavior May 12, 2011 Me, Myself, and I: The Rise of the Modern Self May 24, 2011 Who am I? Beyond ‘I Think, Therefore I Am’ MorePREVIOUS EVENTMusic for the Mind: The Art & Music of Ostad ElahiNEXT EVENTThe Pursuit of Immortality: From the Ego to the Soul