Corijn van Mazijk

Dr. Corijn van Mazijk is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Philosophy, specializing in the Department of the History of Philosophy. His research focuses on Kant and post-Kantian philosophy, phenomenology, continental philosophy, prehistoric cognition, and cognitive archaeology. He holds a PhD from KU Leuven and the University of Groningen. His work bridges philosophy with interdisciplinary fields like cognitive science and archaeology, exploring topics such as symbolic cognition, intentionality, and the evolution of human reasoning.

• Education: PhD from KU Leuven and University of Groningen
• Affiliations: Former visiting scholar at IAS Princeton, UC Berkeley, and University of Copenhagen

His research interests emphasize the philosophical analysis of prehistoric minds, the role of intentionality in cognition, and critiques of modern philosophical frameworks. Key contributions include interdisciplinary studies on language evolution, symbolic behavior in early hominins, and phenomenological approaches to mental health. His publications often address the intersection of philosophy with empirical sciences, advocating for a naturalized yet conceptually rigorous understanding of human cognition.