Karen Neander
Karen Neander (March 24, 1954[1] – May 6, 2020) was a philosopher and professor at Duke University. She was known for her work in philosophy of mind, philosophy of biology, philosophy of neuroscience, and cognitive science.[2]
Karen Neander | |
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Born | March 24, 1954 |
Died | May 6, 2020 66) | (aged
Alma mater | La Trobe University |
Known for | Philosophy of biology, Philosophy of mind |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Philosophy, Cognitive science |
Thesis | (1984) |
Biography
Karen Neander obtained her PhD at La Trobe University in 1984 with a dissertation on the concept of mental illness.[3] During her career, she worked at the University of Sydney, the University of Adelaide, the Australian National University (1988–1995), and Johns Hopkins University (1996–2006).[4] In 2006, she joined the department of philosophy at Duke University, where she remained until her death, from cancer in 2020.[5]
Publications, a selection
- 2017. A Mark of the Mental: A Defence of Informational Teleosemantics. MIT Press.
- Journal and other papers
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References
- https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/announcements/2020/vale-professor-karen-neander
- Justin Weinberg. "Karen Neander (1954-2020)". Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- "Karen Neander | Department of Philosophy". philosophy.duke.edu. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- Ariew, André (2002). Functions: New Essays in the Philosophy of Psychology and Biology. Oxford University Press. p. 420.
- Justin Weinberg. "Karen Neander (1954-2020)". Retrieved May 12, 2020.
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