Deniz ATACAN

Deniz ATACAN is a Researcher in the Department of Philosophy at Üsküdar Üniversitesi. She is pursuing her doctoral studies in Philosophy at Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi, focusing on Merleau-Ponty's critique of Cartesian subjectivity. Her academic journey includes a B.A. (2017) and M.A. (2020) in Philosophy from Mimar Sinan, with a master’s thesis titled "Merleau-Ponty's Critique of Cartesian Subject."

Her research interests span phenomenology, philosophy of mind, and continental philosophy, particularly exploring intersections between materialist critiques and expanded scientific frameworks. She contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles in Üsküdar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi and active participation in university administrative committees such as the Bologna Commission and Examination Schedule Committee.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses like Ahlak Felsefesi (Ethics) and Felsefeye Giriş (Introduction to Philosophy). Her recent publications emphasize rethinking scientific paradigms beyond materialist assumptions, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary philosophical inquiry.