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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 18/06/2026

What is AI psychosis? In March, we held a workshop on Hearing Voices, Suicidality and AI Psychosis. Today's post summarises exciting talks from: Elisabetta Lalumera, Anneli Jefferson, Kathleen Murphy-Hollies, Lucy Osler, and Lisa Bortolotti imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 11/06/2026

How does Artificial Intelligence transform the culture of grief? Today, Nathália de Ávila (University of Cologne) explores how griefbots impact the grieving process, and if, simulating the presence of lost loved one, prevents loss from taking place. #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 04/06/2026

Diagnosis has always been relational. Floriane Brunet and Christophe Gauld make the case that when adolescents arrive at clinical encounters holding a framework for their own experience, the task isn't to correct them, it's to relate with that. imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 28/05/2026

Daniel Dennett's influence on modern philosophy cannot be overstated. Today, in his honour, Lisa Bortolotti presents a special issue of Philosophical Psychology dedicated to the legacy of his philosophy. #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 08/05/2026

"I see psychotherapy as a form of participatory sense‐making, which highlights the reciprocity, relationality, and co‐embodiment that make therapeutic encounters unique and irreducible to protocols." - Enara Garcia (University of Southern Denmark) #philpsy #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 30/04/2026

This week's post is by Shao-Pu Kang, assistant professor at National Tsing-Hua University, Graduate Institute of Philosophy, presenting his recent paper 'Against an Epistemic Argument for Mineness' published in Review of Philosophy and Psychology. #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 23/04/2026

Today, Víctor Fernández Castro (University of Granada) and Miguel Núñez de Prado-Gordillo (University of Granada) present their paper “Embodied, embedded, enactive, extended… and exclusionary? Toward an inclusive E-Cognition for cognitive diversity” #philsky #cogsci imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 16/04/2026

Today, we welcome Pablo Andrés López Silva (University of Valparaíso) and Miguel Núñez de Prado-Gordillo (University of Granada), to present their recent paper “A Roadmap to 4E Mental Health,” published in Philosophy, Psychiatry, & Psychology. imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 09/04/2026

Today, Charlotte Gauvry (University of Bonn) and Uwe Peters (Utrecht University), introduce their recent paper "Epistemic Challenges Faced by Non-native English Speakers in Philosophy" published in Review of Philosophy and Psychology. #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 02/04/2026

This week, Michael Cholbi (University of Edinburgh) and Paolo Stellino (NOVA University Lisbon) introduce: 'The Oxford Handbook of the Philosophy of Suicide' recently published with Oxford University Press. #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 26/03/2026

Today, Dr. Lena Wimmer (University of Würzburg), presents her recent paper Why Disinformation, Fake News, and Conspiracy Theories are not Fiction: A View From Philosophical Aesthetics and Literary Studies published in Review of Philosophy and Psychology #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 19/03/2026

This week, Víctor Verdejo, José Luis Bermúdez, and Matheus Valente introduce their collection Sharing Thoughts: Philosophical Perspectives on Intersubjectivity and Communication, recently published with Oxford University Press. #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 12/03/2026

Today’s post is by Brady Wagoner, (University of Copenhagen and Aalborg University). With Maja Sødinge Jørgensen and Kirstine Pahuus he published a article in Current Opinion in Psychology: “Conspiracy theories through the lens of collective memory”. #philsky #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 26/02/2026

This week, Marta Jorba (Pompeu Fabra University), and co-authors present their recent paper open access 'Person-first and identity-first approaches to Autism: metaphysical and linguistic implications' published in Synthese. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 19/02/2026

How does social injustice impact distressing background feelings? Does this constitute an existential injustice? Daniel Vespermann (Heidelberg University) and Sanna Karoliina Tirkkonen (University of Helsinki) present their paper exploring the topic. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 12/02/2026

This week's post is by Alexander Edlich (LMU Munich), and Alfred Archer (University of Tilburg) presenting their paper 'Rejecting Identities: Stigma and Hermeneutical Injustice' published in Social Epistemology. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 05/02/2026

This week, Manuel Almagro (University of Valencia) and Carme Isern-Mas (University of the Balearic Islands), present their recent paper 'Blunting concepts: The double-edged effect of popularizing psychotherapy language' (Philosophical Psychology). #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 29/01/2026

This week, Kristina Šekrst, a researcher and engineer working on logic, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science, presents an introduction to her new book, The Illusion Engine: The Quest for Machine Consciousness published in Springer Nature. #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 22/01/2026

This week's post is by Helene Cæcilie Mørck and co-authors presenting their recent paper 'For a Choreography of Emotions: Spatiotemporal Phenomenology' published in Psychopathology. Exploring the link of movement and emotion through a phenoenological lens imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 15/01/2026

Today's post is by Annalisa Coliva, at the University of California, Irvine. Presenting her recent paper arguing for a 'family resemblance' conception of womanhood, rejecting the idea that it must be tied to strict, necessary, and sufficient conditions. #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 08/01/2026

Todays post is by Daria Cybulska, Director of Programmes and Evaluation at Wikimedia UK. Presenting an exploration of the role of emotion in conspiracy theory. What role does emotion play in driving tendency towards conspiratorial thinking? #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 01/01/2026

Todays post is by David Simonin, director of "Homo Fabulator: the performativity of illusory representations", and editor of a new book (in French) on the power of stories. He asks, what if our illusions shaped reality more reliably than the truth? #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 18/12/2025

This week, Elly Vintiadis presents an introduction to her guest-edited special issue of Philosophical Psychology on psychedelic-assisted therapy: The Promises and Perils of the Psychedlic Turn in Psychiatry. #philpsy #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 11/12/2025

What is boredom and why is it bad? This week, Lorraine Besser, Middlebury College, Vermont introduces her argument that boredom in intrinsically bad because we are dissatisfied and frustrated by the level of cognitive engagement we are experiencing. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 04/12/2025

What is transdisciplinary philosophy? This week, David Ludwig and Charbel N. El-Hani introduce their new open access book with Oxford University Press. In it they explore the development and facilitation of community-based philosophy. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 27/11/2025

This weeks post is by Kamyab Ghorbanpour, Michał Klincewicz, Paris Mavromoustakos Blom and Pieter Spronck introducing their recently published paper: "The Blind Gamer: Examining Ethical Agency Through Choice Blindness in Game Design" #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 20/11/2025

What are the mechanisms through which mindfulness impacts mental health? Browyn Finnigan, Australian National University, presents her paper, 'Self-related processing removal or revision? The Buddhist theory of no-self and the mechanisms of mindfulness'. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 13/11/2025

This week, Kasper Møller Nielsen, Julie Nordgaard, and Mads Gram Henriksen present their recent publication on a critical perspective of epistemic injustice in healthcare, addressing underlying scientific, conceptual, and theoretical issues. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 06/11/2025

This week, we welcome Steven Gubka, to share his recent paper: "How Anger Helps Us Possess Reasons for Action" (The Philosophical Quarterly). In it, he argues that anger helps us appropriately respond to injustice and is a tool for addressing wrongdoing. #philpsy #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 30/10/2025

This week, Richard Hassall presents his upcoming paper in Journal of Medicine and Philosophy: 'The Institutional Status of Medical and Psychiatric Diagnoses'. In which he explores the power of the speech act of diagnosis, going beyond a statement of fact. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 23/10/2025

This week, we welcome Konrad Banicki and Peter Zachar to present their recently published book 'Conceptualizing Personality Disorder'. Working towards a greater understanding of a contentious and underdeveloped area in philosophy of psychiatry. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 16/10/2025

This week, Ruby Hake shares 'Autism and Gender', a forthcoming chapter for Contemporary Philosophy of Autism. Offering an in-depth discussion of essentialism and arguing that critical phenomenology is well placed to prevent this issue going forward. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 09/10/2025

How can the ambiguity arising from discontinuity of our self and our illness lead to misunderstanding and alienation? Today's post is by Jodie Russell (University of Birmingham) on her recent paper “Prescriptive ‘selves’ and self-illness ambiguity”. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 02/10/2025

This week, we welcome Alejandro Vázquez del Mercado, Professor of Philosophy at UNAM, to present a piece on Bereavement and Epistemic Functionality. Introducing the particular epistemic disruptions that may occur in the process of bereavement. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 19/09/2025

This week, we welcome Christophe Gauld et al. presenting a recent paper on 'Conceptual Competences in Philosophy of Psychiatry' examining survey data of self-reported conceptual competencies within French psychiatric students and practitioners. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 11/09/2025

This week on imperfect cognitions, Katja Crone and Max Gab (TU Dortmund) present a special issue of Philosophical Psychology “Minimal Forms of Shared Intentionality,” which they recently guest-edited. Featuring a diverse selection of contributions. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 04/09/2025

This week, we are happy to have Carme Isern-Mas and Ivar R. Hannikainen presenting their paper, "Self-Deception: A Case Study in Folk Conceptual Structure", recently published in Review of Philosophy and Psychology. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 28/08/2025

This week, Chenwei Nie (University of Warwick) introduces his new approach to the issue of "Why do rational people obstinately hold onto irrational beliefs?" This is a section from the upcoming publication 'Epistemic Dilemmas and Epistemic Normativity' (Routledge). #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 31/07/2025

Is love beyond our control? This week, we're exited to have Perri Sriwannawit presenting an aspect of her recent PhD thesis. Exploring this question through the work of Harry Frankfurt and Natasha McKeever. What agency do we have in the face of love? #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 24/07/2025

New blog post today! On the first ever academic event in Chile completely devoted to the philosophy of psychiatry. To know more: imperfectcognitions.... #philsky #philpsy

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 17/07/2025

How do neologisms help us to articulate our feelings and experiences? This week, Lina Lissia explores how the language of modern dating shows a development in new terminology which attempts to alleviate hermenutical struggles. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 10/07/2025

Todays post is from Joe Pierre at UC San Francisco. Presenting his recent fascinating book 'False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things That Aren’t True' exploring the grey area between delusion and psychopathology. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 03/07/2025

Today we welcome Simon Barker (University of Tartu) to present his paper: Epistemic health, epistemic self-trust, and bipolar disorder: a case study. Exploring the relation of mental health with 'epistemic health'. #philpsy #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 26/06/2025

Philosophy fortnight is all about promoting philosophy! This week we look at how philosophical methods and resources can be implemented in the classroom with a webinar featuring a panel of passionate University of Birmingham philosophers. #philsky #philosophymatters imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 19/06/2025

How does reason affect culture? This week we welcome Stefaan Blancke of Tilburg University who is presenting his recent paperr on how the processes of reason and objectification have shaped the development of culture. #philsky #philpsy imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 12/06/2025

This week, we're highlighting a recent webinar exploring Philosophy for Everyone! Paul Knights, Bonny Astor, and Helen Beebee present their fascinating means of exploring philosophy outside of the academy - in the pub, or even out in the Pennines! #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 22/05/2025

Time to announce some staff changes at Imperfect Cognitions! After years of excellent service as blog editors, Kiichi Inarimori and Aisha Qadoos are moving on. Thanks to both. We welcome to the Imperfect Cognitions team Alex McCowen in Birmingham and Shiho Sugiura in Hokkaido! #philsky

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 24/04/2025

This week, Constantine Sandis discusses his new book Wittgenstein on Other Minds, a collection of 9 essays explaining Wittgenstein's anti-scepticism about other minds and how this is compatible with real-life concerns of understanding others #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 17/04/2025

Today, Arthur Krieger discusses his interesting new paper on emotional compulsion in addiction, arguing for the thesis that much addictive behaviour is compelled by the emotional pain of withdrawal #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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Imperfect Cognitions @imperfectcognitions.com · 10/04/2025

Today, Juan Álvarez discusses remembering and relearning, examining the widely agreed upon view that no instance of relearning qualifies as a case of remembering, arguing that this view lacks empirical evidence #philsky imperfectcognitions....

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