David Rosenthal

David Rosenthal is a Professor at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy, Linguistics, and Cognitive Science. His work focuses on theories of consciousness, particularly the Higher-Order Thought (HOT) model, which posits that mental states become conscious through higher-order awareness. He explores intersections between metaphysics, philosophy of language, and cognitive neuroscience, with secondary interests in Ancient Greek philosophy and 17th/18th-century philosophy.

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His research spans consciousness theories, mental qualities, self-awareness, and methodological challenges in consciousness studies. He has contributed to debates on neural correlates of consciousness, perceptual models, and non-human animal cognition, often collaborating with neuroscientists like Joseph LeDoux and Hakwan Lau. Publications include empirical studies on visual change detection and olfactory perception, alongside philosophical analyses of Descartes, Armstrong, and Dennett.

Recent projects address methodological rigor in consciousness science and quality-space theory across sensory modalities. He has participated in conferences such as the ASSC and HartryFest, and his work appears in Neuropsychologia, Frontiers in Psychology, and Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Collaborations include grants like the Templeton World Charity Foundation TWCF0445 for saccade-induced change blindness studies.