Abstract: This study analyzes 1433 research articles published between 1991 and 2023, which were indexed in the SCI, SSCI, and A&HCI citation databases of the Web of Science. Utilizing the CiteSpace visualization software, the study provides a comprehensive analysis of the publication status, research hotspots, frontiers, trends and directions in other minds research over the past three decades. The findings indicate that Western countries have been the primary contributors to this research, focusing primarily on philosophy and psychology. The research hotspots encompass topics such as theory of mind, mirror neuron systems, and autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, ongoing debates and explorations revolve around shared intentionality, cultural evolution, direct social perception, intelligent interaction robots, and Bayesian brain, which represent cutting-edge issues in the field. The research trend typically reflects the shift in epistemology and methodology within the context of interdisciplinary studies and multiple theories.

Key Words: Problem of other mind; Mind reading; Direct social perception; Culture evolution