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How to Foster Challenging Interdisciplinary Collaborations: Can Philosophy Support Neuroscientists?

M Kunze¹, C Brun^2,3, J Badaut⁴

¹Department for Pathobiology of the Nervous System, Center for Brain Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.

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|June 8, 2026

Summary

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Neuroscience collaborations across disciplines are challenging but beneficial. Partnering with philosophers can enhance understanding and overcome interdisciplinary hurdles in brain science research.

Keywords:

biological neuroscience challenges for interdisciplinary collaborations computational neuroscience interdisciplinarity philosophy reductionism translational neuroscience

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Interdisciplinary Studies

Background:

Neuroscience increasingly involves collaborations with diverse fields.
Interdisciplinary work presents challenges due to differing concepts and assumptions.
Neuroscientists may lack skills for effective cross-disciplinary engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the nature and challenges of interdisciplinary interactions in neuroscience.
To highlight the benefits of collaboration, using brain imaging as a case study.
To propose philosophers as valuable partners for neuroscientific research.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of brain imaging techniques to identify interaction types.
Examination of challenges in collaborations between lab, clinical, computational, and field neuroscience.
Argument for integrating philosophical expertise into neuroscience projects.

Main Results:

Interdisciplinary neuroscience interactions are historically present but often difficult.
Specific challenges arise at the interfaces of different neuroscience approaches.
Philosophical expertise in language, assumptions, and conceptual analysis offers solutions.

Conclusions:

Collaborating with philosophers can effectively address interdisciplinary challenges in neuroscience.
Philosophical engagement can lead to unforeseen advancements in brain science.
Neuroscientists can benefit from philosophical literature, joint events, or project integration.