The Conversation: Colors are objective, according to two philosophers − even though the blue you see doesn’t match what I see

4/25/2025

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Psychological sciences professor developing intervention to reduce stress, harm for individuals with cannabis use disorder
Macatee's latest project will test an intervention model that delivers just-in-time text messages with therapy content to reduce negative feelings and harm in individuals with cannabis use disorder.
Aeon: Playing in flatland
Professor of Philosophy Elay Shech discusses anyons, a third class of particles that physicists believe could exist, but only in 2D, for Aeon.
Auburn student investigates the 'minds behind crime' through psychology, sociology
Maddy McDaniel, a senior in psychology and sociology with a concentration in criminology, hopes to improve the justice system by assessing the psychology behind crime.
The hands of time: Auburn historians, engineers solve 500-year-old mechanical limb mystery
The Kassel Hand, one of the only surviving mechanical limbs of its kind from the 1500s, has been a mystery for some time. Because of its age, condition and the environment it must be kept in, no one knew exactly how it worked. Until now.
Explore CLA’s outreach work around the world
From local summer camps to international scholarship projects, the College of Liberal Arts enriches lives and expands education for all.
Auburn professor leads international workshop on Italian food studies and social justice
Associate Professor Rosetta Giuliani Caponetto recently led an international workshop titled “Teaching Social Justice through Italian Food Studies.”

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