Abstract

In this chapter, we embark on a factual exploration of the intricate threefold domain of the Theory of Mind (TOM), Artificial Intelligence and Language, recognizing its multifaceted pivotal role in shaping our comprehension of the array of debates and approaches that they trigger with the interrelated facets of social interactions, communication, empathy, moral reasoning, and the complex workings of the human brain and mind. In order to navigate the contents of this volume, we introduce first our esteemed editor, Professor Teresa Lopez-Soto, as she meticulously curated the selection of scholarly contributions from renowned experts in their fields. These are then presented organized. These are then organised into different transdisciplinary dimensions, each of which serves to contextualize and illuminate the contemporary landscape of the indispensable concept of ToM. Hence, as readers commence their journey through this compendium, this prefatory chapter provides a genuine overarching perspective on thematic threads that weave through the subsequent discourse, offering a glimpse into the thought-provoking insights presented within the pages of this volume.