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Response to commentators on the blind spot: why science cannot ignore human experience

Evan Thompson

Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences March 23, 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s11097-026-10146-2 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Philosophy of mind
Keywords Blind spot Reductionism Philosophy of science Enaction Sense-making
Key points Argues that science must incorporate human experience as a fundamental aspect of inquiry, responding to critiques of this position.

Abstract

This article contains my response to the commentaries by Mazviita Chirimuuta, Tom Froese, Miriam Kyselo, and Claudia E. Vanney on The Blind Spot: Why Science Cannot Ignore Human Experience (Frank et al., 2024 ).

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