To conduct research in the fields of experimental
philosophy, social psychology, and linguistics, with particular emphasis on
experimental semantics.
To create a facility that would serve for the purpose
of conducting such research, including an empirical one, by the University
staff but also by students at the Institute of Philosophy (by that we mean
students who major in philosophy, cognitive science, and bioethics).
To develop methods in experimental philosophy. Since
experimental philosophy is an emerging undertaking, its methods are still being
shaped. For example, some researchers exchange questionnaires with other instruments
of empirical research.
Improved support for the education concerning
empirical research in the fields of social studies and linguistics, such as
experimental methods, statistical data analysis, and programming skills with a
view to computation and visualization of results.
Maintenance and development of tools and skills
acquired during the realization of experimental philosophy grants at the
University of Warsaw’s Institute of Philosophy over the past few years
(including the facility itself, the website, technical equipment, and
databases).