Steven Pinker
Psychologist and author of 'The Better Angels of Our Nature'
Born
September 18th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Canada
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A prominent psychologist and linguist, significant contributions to the understanding of language, cognition, and the evolution of human behavior were made. Authored several influential books that explored topics of language and the human mind, including 'The Language Instinct' and 'How the Mind Works'. Engagement with various disciplines, such as cognitive science and evolutionary psychology, highlighted the interface of language and thought. Work often emphasized rationality, science, and human progress. Academic positions included tenured professorship at Harvard University, continuing to teach and write.
Authored 'The Better Angels of Our Nature'
Wrote 'The Language Instinct'
Served as a professor at Harvard University
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