Neuroaesthetics is an emerging discipline within cognitive neuroscience that is concerned
with understanding the biological bases of aesthetic experiences. These experiences …

Aesthetic evaluations are appraisals that influence choices in important domains of human
activity, including mate selection, consumer behavior, art appreciation, and possibly even …

Creativity is a vast construct, seemingly intractable to scientific inquiry—perhaps due to the
vague concepts applied to the field of research. One attempt to limit the purview of creative …

Neuroaesthetics is gaining momentum. At this early juncture, it is worth taking stock of where
the field is and what lies ahead. Here, I review writings that fall under the rubric of …

Savant syndrome is a rare, but extraordinary, condition in which persons with serious mental
disabilities, including autistic disorder, have some 'island of genius' which stands in marked …

Creativity has long been a construct of interest to philosophers, psychologists and, more
recently, neuroscientists. Recent efforts have focused on cognitive processes likely to be …

Amongst educators, scientists and policy-makers there is a growing belief that the field of
education can benefit from an understanding of the brain. However, attempts to bring …

A rigorous case for the primacy of mind in nature, from philosophy to neuroscience,
psychology and physics. The Idea of the World offers a grounded alternative to the frenzy of …

Creativity is commonly thought of as a positive advance for society that transcends the status
quo knowledge. Humans display an inordinate capacity for it in a broad range of activities …

Fully updated, the second edition of Neuropsychology of Art offers a fascinating exploration
of the brain regions and neuronal systems which support artistic creativity, talent and …