Philosophy

PPIG: Philosophy, Psychology, and Informatics Group

09 Nov 2016: The Sense of Commitment

9 Nov 2016 17:00 – 18:30

Room G16, 7 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL

Presenter: John Michael (University of Warwick)

Title: "The Sense of Commitment"

Abstract: The talk provides a starting point for psychological research on the sense of commitment within the context of joint action. I begin by specifying a minimal framework, the core of which is an analysis of the minimal structure of situations which can elicit a sense of commitment. I then propose a way of conceptualizing and operationalizing the sense of commitment, and discuss cognitive and motivational processes which may underpin the sense of commitment.  Finally, I present results from ongoing experiments testing hypotheses generated by the framework.

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We are a group of researchers from diverse backgrounds in the above-mentioned groups (and beyond) who aim to gain an interdisciplinary yet deep understanding of the threads that bind the human mind and the world. Please come along!

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Dr Tillmann Vierkant

PPIG: Philosophy, Psychology, and Informatics Group