Abstract
The cognitivization of contemporary science, frequently described as a ‘revolution’ or ‘turn,’ has ignited significant movements in recent decades to reassess the position, state, and autonomy of the humanities. The aftermath of these debates within the scientific community and beyond has seen numerous attempts to connect the theoretical and methodological perspectives of diverse cognitive sciences with individual disciplines within the humanities. Ranging from subtle conceptual shifts to intricate integration and consilience projects, these endeavors reflect a hyper-diverse research and ideological landscape. The observed paucity of metatheoretical reflection on the evolving trends of cognitivization in humanities research since the 1990s is addressed in this paper. Emphasis is placed on the ways in which alliances are being established between the sciences of cognition and various manifestations of humanistic thought and practice. Models for their integration are discussed, and insights are provided regarding the profiles of the relationship between the humanities and science implied by specific strategies of cognitivization.
Presenters
Bartosz HamarowskiStudent, PhD, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Kujawsko-pomorskie, Poland
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2024 Special Focus—Traveling Concepts: The Transfer and Translation of Ideas in the Humanities
KEYWORDS
Cognitive Humanities, Cognitive Turn, New Humanities, Philosophy of Humanities, Postdisciplinarity
