António Damásio

Psychologist

Birthday February 25, 1944

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Portugal

Age 80 years old

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About

Scientist in the field of neurological psychology whose research and books have investigated the basis of feelings and emotions. His 1994 book, Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason and the Human Brain, won the Science et Vie prize.

Before Fame

He went to medical school at the University of Lisbon.

Trivia

He became a professor at the University of Southern California and heads the school's Brain and Creativity Institute. He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine.

Family Life

He married a fellow scientist and professor.

Associated With

Pilar Sordo is another prominent psychologist.