Alix Cohen

Alix Cohen is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Edinburgh. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on Kantian philosophy, particularly his works on anthropology, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, and biology. Cohen has held positions at multiple institutions, including Newnham College (Cambridge), the University of Neuchâtel, and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Her scholarship bridges historical and contemporary debates in Kantian thought, emphasizing the interplay between emotion, cognition, and moral agency. Key themes in her work include Kant’s philosophy of emotions, epistemic autonomy, and the biological foundations of human sciences.

• Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Cambridge
• Affiliations: University of Notre Dame (Department of Philosophy), University of Edinburgh (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences)

Her research explores Kant’s views on human nature, moral psychology, and the role of feelings in cognition and ethics. Recent publications address doxastic agency, epistemic normativity, and the philosophical history of emotions. Cohen’s work also engages with broader issues in the philosophy of science and anthropology, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to Kant’s legacy.