Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores the socio-cognitive perspective, emphasizing the necessity of interdisciplinarity in the social sciences.It critiques the fragmentation of academic disciplines, arguing that excessive specialization stifles innovation and prevents the integration of knowledge across fields.The discussion highlights how scientific progress has become increasingly self-referential, leading to a decline in groundbreaking discoveries.A core focus is the interdisciplinary study of law, which the article positions as a "super-meme"-a biosocial construct influenced by cultural, psychological, and biological factors.The work explores how cognitive biases, neuroscience, and behavioral insights shape legal reasoning and decision-making.It also delves into neurolaw, analyzing the implications of cognitive science on legal responsibility, free will, and normative structures.The study ultimately argues for a paradigm shift in the social sciences and legal studies, advocating for a cognitive approach that integrates biology, psychology, and sociology.By bridging these disciplines, the article suggests that we can achieve a more comprehensive understanding of law and human behavior.
Author: Cominelli, L.
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7149227061
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