Self-continuity is the subjective sense of connection between one's past and present selves
(past–present self-continuity), between one's present and future selves (present–future self …

A long tradition of psychological research has explored the distinction between
characteristics that are part of the self and those that lie outside of it. Recently, a surge of …

A central tenet of many prominent philosophical and psychological traditions is that personal
authenticity facilitates psychological well-being. This idea, however, is at odds with …

In recent decades, a new scientific approach to understand, explain, and predict many
features of religion has emerged. The cognitive science of religion (CSR) has amassed …

Improving cognitive function and reducing stress may yield important benefits to individuals'
health and to society. We conduct an experiment involving a three-month within-firm training …

Karma is believed to be a source of supernatural justice through which actions lead to
morally congruent outcomes, within and across lifetimes. It is a central tenet of many world …

The change in moral attitude due to discrimination of the degree of reality of thought is an
unexplored potential effect of mindfulness training. In this article we examine whether the …

The idea of the self is immediately familiar to everyone, yet elusive to define and understand.
From pioneering researcher Roy F. Baumeister, this volume synthesizes a vast body of …

People encounter intertemporal decisions every day and often engage in behaviors that are
not good for their future. One factor that may explain these decisions is the perception of …

Developments in the philosophy of mind over the last 20 years have dramatically changed
the nature of the subject. In this major new introduction, Tim Bayne presents an outstanding …