Experimental philosophy is a new interdisciplinary field that uses methods normally
associated with psychology to investigate questions normally associated with philosophy …

Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary enterprise. This review highlights how the
philosophical notion of a 'sortal'–a concept that provides principles of individuation and …

Automation is transforming many consumption domains, including everyday activities such
as cooking or driving, as well as recreational activities like fishing or cycling. Yet little …

Over recent years, the psychology of concepts has been rejuvenated by new work on
prototypes, inventive ideas on causal cognition, the development of neo-empiricist theories …

Claims about people's intuitions have long played an important role in philosophical
debates. The new field of experimental philosophy seeks to subject such claims to rigorous …

Research seeking a scientific foundation for the theory of art appreciation has raised
controversies at the intersection of the social and cognitive sciences. Though equally …

Why are original artworks valued more than identical duplicates? The present studies
explore 2 mechanisms underlying the special value of original artwork: the assessment of …

The present article examines how people's belief in an afterlife, as well as closely related
supernatural beliefs, may open an empirical backdoor to our understanding of the evolution …

How does the anticipated connectedness between one's current and future identity help
explain impatience in intertemporal preferences? The less consumers are closely connected …

People tend to attach less value to a good if they know a delay will occur before they obtain
it. For example, people value receiving $100 tomorrow more than receiving $100 in 10 …