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Joshua Knobe is a Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science at Yale University, with an adjunct role at Yale Law School. He holds a B.A. from Stanford University (1996) and a Ph.D. from Princeton University (2006). His research explores how moral judgments shape ordinary reasoning about concepts like intentional action, causation, free will, and consciousness. Knobe’s interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy and cognitive science, emphasizing experimental methods to study moral cognition. Key areas include the role of morality in folk psychology, the 'true self' concept, and consciousness perception. His edited volumes on experimental philosophy have significantly influenced the field. Knobe teaches courses such as Experimental Jurisprudence and maintains an active research program with collaborators globally. His work challenges traditional views of scientific theory in favor of morally infused folk concepts.
Education:
- B.A., Stanford University, 1996
- Ph.D., Princeton University, 2006
Research Interests: Knobe investigates moral cognition’s impact on reasoning, with studies showing moral considerations influence judgments about intentionality, causation, and free will. He explores how people’s intuitive concepts (e.g., consciousness) depend on normative evaluations and bodily perception. His 'true self' research posits people believe the true self prioritizes moral goodness.
Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles across philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science journals, including foundational papers like Person as Scientist, Person as Moralist (2010) and Intentional Action and Side Effects in Ordinary Language (2003). His edited volumes Experimental Philosophy (2008) and Experimental Philosophy, Volume 2 (2014) are field-defining.
Advising & Grants: No explicit listings of grants or advisees provided in the texts. Knobe collaborates extensively with psychologists and philosophers on funded research projects.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Yale’s Cognitive Science Program and Philosophy Department, contributing to interdisciplinary research initiatives without standalone lab descriptions.
