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A Global Approach to Cognitive Dysfunction as a Framework for Neurodivergence 
A Global Approach to Cognitive Dysfunction as a Framework for Neurodivergence Abel Wajnerman Paz and Jorge Ignacio Fuentes  We propose a global approach to distinguishing between cognitive function and dysfunction as an appropriate framework for thinking about neurodivergence. It has been a commonplace in philosophy of psychiatry, at least since Wakefield …

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Mnemonic agency? 
Mnemonic agency?Marina Trakas  You forget your mother’s birthday. You remember telling your partner to pick up your child from school, but he insists you did not (and in fact, you didn’t). You are considering promoting an employee, and all the mistakes made by the default male candidate fade away, along with …

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The role of attentional biases in addictive decision-making 
The role of attentional biases in addictive decision-making Federico Burdman  Addiction is of interest to philosophers, among other things, because it raises a puzzle about rationality in practical agency. A common way to lay out the puzzle takes its cue from the standard definition of addiction as persistent drug use despite harmful consequences. …

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Rethinking autonomy in Alzheimer’s disease
Rethinking autonomy in Alzheimer’s diseaseDominique Waissbluth Usually, people with Alzheimer’s disease are considered no longer capable of performing autonomous acts. This claim is not only common among loved ones, but also among carers. It is usually taken to be established after medical and legal assessments that state this inability. However, …

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Are Psychopaths Responsible? 
Are Psychopaths Responsible? Walter Sinnott-Armstrong  I will examine a question that sits at the intersection of moral psychology, philosophy, and criminal law: are psychopaths morally and legally responsible for what they do, and if not, what should we do with them? This is not only a theoretical problem about moral judgment, but also a deeply practica...

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