This book constitutes a systematic and historically informed defense of the controversial thesis that empathy is epistemically central to our folkpsychological ability to understand other agents. I will develop the argument for empathy in the…
This book offers an account and development of the details that indicate
how my thinking changed and led me to a new appreciation of the classical
scholars and of F. A. Hayek. It is true that I had read Hayek (1945) long ago, and its theme even led…
The Cambridge Handbook of Psychology and Economic Behaviour is a valuable reference resource dedicated to improving
our understanding of the economic mind and economic behaviour. Employing empirical methods – including laboratory experiments,…
With each new edition, I’ve found myself traveling a familiar path. When it is first
published, I am relieved after many months of intense effort, and I am thrilled—sure
that it is my best effort yet. But before long, as new research appears,…
One well-known piece of evidence supporting the idea that stress has an effect on health came from the unpleasant ‘executive monkey’ study conducted by Brady (1958). This study demonstrated that prolonged stress led to gastric ulcer formation.…
The twin needs to raise educational standards for all and to improve access to educational opportunities for the most vulnerable members of society, continue to be major challenges facing educators throughout the world. The persistent link between…
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The methods and processes in which professional websites are created have not changed
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realize the technical pros and cons of layouts, create comps, save…