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14Repeating Numbers Reduces Results: Violations of the Identity Axiom in Mental ArithmeticFrontiers in Psychology 9. 2018.
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60Commentary : The Developmental Trajectory of the Operational Momentum EffectFrontiers in Psychology 9. 2018.
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20Moving arms: the effects of sensorimotor information on the problem-solving processThinking and Reasoning 25 (2): 171-191. 2018.Embodied cognition postulates a bi-directional link between the human body and its cognitive functions. Whether this holds for higher cognitive functions such as problem solving is unknown. We predicted that arm movement manipulations performed by the participants could affect the problem-solving solutions. We tested this prediction in quantitative reasoning tasks that allowed two solutions to each problem. In two studies with healthy adults, we found an effect of problem-congruent movements on …Read more
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294Hartry Field distinguished two concepts of type-free truth: scientific truth and disquotational truth. We argue that scientific type-free truth cannot do justificatory work in the foundations of mathematics. We also present an argument, based on Crispin Wright's theory of cognitive projects and entitlement, that disquotational truth can do justificatory work in the foundations of mathematics. The price to pay for this is that the concept of disquotational truth requires non-classical logical tre…Read more
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65Commentary: Robots As Intentional Agents: Using Neuroscientific Methods to Make Robots Appear More SocialFrontiers in Psychology 9. 2018.
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84Ai Love You : Developments in Human-Robot Intimate Relationships (edited book)Springer Verlag. 2019.Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book explores the emerging topics and rapid technological developments of robotics and artificial intelligence through the lens of the evolving role of sex robots, and how they should best be designed to serve human needs. An international panel of authors provides the most up-to-date, evidence-based empirical research on the potential sexual applications of artificial intelligence. Early chapters discuss the objections to sexual activity with robots whi…Read more
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78Truth, Partial Logic and Infinitary Proof SystemsStudia Logica 106 (3): 1-26. 2017.In this paper we apply proof theoretic methods used for classical systems in order to obtain upper bounds for systems in partial logic. We focus on a truth predicate interpreted in a Kripke style way via strong Kleene; whereas the aim is to connect harmoniously the partial version of Kripke–Feferman with its intended semantics. The method we apply is based on infinitary proof systems containing an ω-rule.
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42Heuristics and biases in mental arithmetic: revisiting and reversing operational momentumThinking and Reasoning 24 (2): 138-156. 2018.Mental arithmetic is characterised by a tendency to overestimate addition and to underestimate subtraction results: the operational momentum effect. Here, motivated by contentious explanations of this effect, we developed and tested an arithmetic heuristics and biases model that predicts reverse OM due to cognitive anchoring effects. Participants produced bi-directional lines with lengths corresponding to the results of arithmetic problems. In two experiments, we found regular OM with zero probl…Read more
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24Effects of Hand Proximity and Movement Direction in Spatial and Temporal Gap DiscriminationFrontiers in Psychology 7. 2016.
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44Truth and speed-upReview of Symbolic Logic 7 (2): 319-340. 2014.In this paper, we investigate the phenomenon ofspeed-upin the context of theories of truth. We focus on axiomatic theories of truth extending Peano arithmetic. We are particularly interested on whether conservative extensions of PA have speed-up and on how this relates to a deflationist account. We show that disquotational theories have no significant speed-up, in contrast to some compositional theories, and we briefly assess the philosophical implications of these results.
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84Some remarks on restricting the knowability principleSynthese 190 (1): 63-88. 2013.The Fitch paradox poses a serious challenge for anti-realism. This paper investigates the option for an anti-realist to answer the challenge by restricting the knowability principle. Based on a critical discussion of Dummett's and Tennant's suggestions for a restriction desiderata for a principled solution are developed. In the second part of the paper a different restriction is proposed. The proposal uses the notion of uniform formulas and diagnoses the problem arising in the case of Moore sent…Read more
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Deflationism and InstrumentalismIn T. Achourioti, H. Galinon, J. Martínez Fernández & K. Fujimoto (eds.), Unifying the Philosophy of Truth, Imprint: Springer. 2015.
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6Perceptual and Emotional Embodiment: Foundations of Embodied Cognition Volume 1 (edited book)Routledge. 2015.This two-volume set provides a comprehensive overview of the multidisciplinary field of Embodied Cognition. With contributions from internationally acknowledged researchers from a variety of fields, _Foundations of Embodied Cognition_ reveals how intelligent behaviour emerges from the interplay between brain, body and environment. Covering early research and emerging trends in embodied cognition, Volume 1 _Perceptual and Emotional Embodiment_ is divided into four distinct parts, bringing togethe…Read more
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38Principle-based structured case discussions: do they foster moral competence in medical students? - A pilot studyBMC Medical Ethics 18 (1): 21. 2017.Recent findings suggest that medical students’ moral competence decreases throughout medical school. This pilot study gives preliminary insights into the effects of two educational interventions in ethics classes on moral competence among medical students in Munich, Germany. Between 2012 and 2013, medical students were tested using Lind’s Moral Competence Test prior to and after completing different ethics classes. The experimental group participated in principle-based structured case discussion…Read more
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3Conceptual and Interactive Embodiment: Foundations of Embodied Cognition Volume 2 (edited book)Routledge. 2015.This two-volume set provides a comprehensive overview of the multidisciplinary field of Embodied Cognition. With contributions from internationally acknowledged researchers from a variety of fields, Foundations of Embodied Cognition reveals how intelligent behaviour emerges from the interplay between brain, body and environment. Drawing on the most recent theoretical and empirical findings in embodied cognition, Volume 2 _Conceptual and Interactive Embodiment_ is divided into four distinct parts…Read more
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67Minimal truth and interpretabilityReview of Symbolic Logic 2 (4): 799-815. 2009.In this paper we will investigate different axiomatic theories of truth that are minimal in some sense. One criterion for minimality will be conservativity over Peano Arithmetic. We will then give a more fine-grained characterization by investigating some interpretability relations. We will show that disquotational theories of truth, as well as compositional theories of truth with restricted induction are relatively interpretable in Peano Arithmetic. Furthermore, we will give an example of a the…Read more
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52Spatial biases during mental arithmetic: evidence from eye movements on a blank screenFrontiers in Psychology 6. 2015.
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Ludwig Maximilians Universität, MünchenFaculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Study of ReligionResearcher
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Areas of Interest
Philosophy of Language |
Logic and Philosophy of Logic |