Aphantasia Undercuts 300-Year-Old Theory of How We Think
Brain condition challenges David Hume’s claim that abstract thought depends on mental images, forcing philosophers to reconsider how minds handle ideas like justice and geometry.
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Brain condition challenges David Hume’s claim that abstract thought depends on mental images, forcing philosophers to reconsider how minds handle ideas like justice and geometry.
A new psychology scale measures the belief that truth is personal and felt. Researchers say it may help explain why some people distrust science.