Dear Colleagues,
In partnership with the academic journal, Behavioral Sciences (Q1, Impact Factor: 2.286 [2021]; 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.070 [2021]), selected article-length papers derived from conference presentations will be published in a special edition of the journal. A 50-100% discount of the article processing charge will be offered to contributors. PLEASE SUBMIT HERE: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/b
While solidly grounded in quantitative, data-based research, our approach to neuroaesthetics emphasises the importance of opening the field to researchers from humanities backgrounds and artists whose work provides empirical frameworks for introspective qualitative interpretations. In keeping with the desiderate of exploring aesthetics both ‘from below’ (i.e. using quantitative methods) and ‘from above’ (i.e. using qualitative methods), advocated by the German experimental psychologist and philosopher, Theodor Fechner, we invite you to explore our articles selection that, we hope, provides both scientific exploration of measurable dimensions of aesthetic experience, and introspective depth.
Keywords: Neuroaesthetics, Neuroarts, Empirical Aesthetics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Social Sciences, Empiricism and Philosophy of Science
Guest Editors:
Dr Tudor Balinisteanu, Neuroaesthetics Lab, University of Suceava
Interests: neural entrainment, conceptual metaphors, symmetry, origins of rhythmic capacity, empathy, closeness, empathic AIs, AI awareness
Dr Morteza Izadifar, Institute of Medical Psychology, Ludwig-Maximilian Universität München, and Institut Mensch & Ästhetik, Coburg University
Interests: consciousness & time; time perception; time & imagery; neuroaesthetics; neurobiological bases of self; neural correlates of music perception and composition