In two minds : Theory of Mind, intersubjectivity, and autism

Dant, Tim (2015) In two minds : Theory of Mind, intersubjectivity, and autism. Theory and Psychology, 25 (1). pp. 45-62. ISSN 0959-3543

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Abstract

Mind is an inner property of individual being but, paradoxically, to live in the social world requires being able to know what is in other people’s minds. This article explores two approaches to making sense of this paradox; the concept of “theory of mind” and the phenomenological concept of “intersubjectivity.” Theory of mind is discussed in terms of its development as a concept in cognitive psychology to understand autism and intersubjectivity is discussed in relation to five processes—co-presence, apperception, empathy, the look, and communicative interaction—that are described in the work of phenomenologists including Husserl, Merleau-Ponty, Sartre, and Schutz. The paper argues that while “theory of mind” has stimulated research and discussion on autism, the phenomenological understanding of “intersubjectivity” is more appropriate to trying to understand the difficulties faced by people with autism.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Theory and Psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? autismintersubjectivityphenomenologytheory of mindhistory and philosophy of sciencegeneral psychologypsychology(all) ??
ID Code:
82287
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Deposited On:
19 Oct 2016 14:50
Refereed?:
Yes
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Published
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