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78Beyond Cognition: Philosophical Issues in AutismDissertation, University of Alberta. 2017.This dissertation explores philosophical issues in autism and defends a new version of the enactive approach to autism and social cognition. The discussion in this dissertation centres around the question “why do autistics encounter social interaction problems?”, addressing this question in ways that raise broader philosophical issues. Within the philosophy of mind, these include the problem of other minds, the nature of emotions, and narratives and their role in understanding the self. Beyond c…Read more
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44Cognitive-Enhancing Drugs, Behavioral Training and the Mechanism of Cognitive EnhancementIn Elisabeth Hildt & Andreas G. Franke (eds.), Cognitive Enhancement: An Interdisciplinary Perspective, Springer. pp. 139-144. 2013.In this chapter, I propose the mechanism of cognitive enhancement based on studies of cognitive-enhancing drugs and behavioral training. I argue that there are mechanistic differences between cognitive-enhancing drugs and behavioral training due to their different enhancing effects. I also suggest possible mechanisms for cognitive-enhancing drugs and behavioral training and for the synergistic effects of their simultaneous application.
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National Tsing-Hua UniversityPostdoctoral Research Fellow
Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan
Areas of Specialization
Philosophy of Mind |
Philosophy of Cognitive Science |
Autism |