ICPS

2019 International Convention of Psychological Science

The Mental Files Approach and Its Interpretation for Empirical Findings

Thursday, March 7, 2019 · Paris, France

Neuroscience

The symposiums will focus on novel approach by François Recanati’s (2012) mental files theory and its interpretation used in explaining neuroimaging data. The three talks will focus on (1) an overview of the mental files theory, (2) understanding identity statements and mathematical equations, and (3) re-identification of individuals in memory.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Josef PernerChair
    University of Salzburg

Presentations

  1. Mental Files Explanation for Identity in Language and MathematicsAditi Arora
  2. Mental Files in Person Re-Identification Matthias Tholen
  3. Mental Files: A Philosopher’s PerspectiveMichael Murez