Paul Bloom
contemporaryCognitive Science / Moral Psychologyb. 1963
Paul Bloom is a Canadian-American psychologist and professor at the University of Toronto, previously at Yale University, known for his research on moral psychology, the psychology of pleasure, and empathy. His work bridges cognitive science and philosophy, examining how humans develop moral reasoning and aesthetic judgment.
Notable Achievements
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Authored 'Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion' arguing for reasoned moral decision-making over empathic responses
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Pioneered research on infant moral cognition at the Yale Infant Cognition Center
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Authored 'How Pleasure Works' exploring the psychology of essentialism in human enjoyment
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Contributed to debates on moral nativism and the origins of moral judgment
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Published influential work on the psychology of art, fiction, and religious belief