Although the cognitive revolution occurred only decades ago, the foundations for the field of cognitive science were being laid much before. Many scientists of the past have noted that humans have different cognitive abilities, and have tried to understand why. The work of these researchers laid the groundwork for a new field, the field of cognitive science, to be born.

• Accounting for Differences
• Measuring the Differences

• Sternberg's Approach
• Gardner's Approach

• The Hixon Symposium
• The First Decades
• Key Features of Cognitive Science