John Morrison

John Morrison is a Professor of Philosophy at Barnard College, affiliated with Columbia University's Mind Brain Behavior Institute and its Center for Theoretical Neuroscience. He joined the philosophy department in 2009 and holds affiliations with the Neuroscience and Behavior department. His academic work bridges philosophy of mind, early modern philosophy (particularly Spinoza), and theoretical neuroscience.

Education:

• B.A., Williams College
• M.A., University of Pittsburgh
• Ph.D., New York University

His research focuses on two main projects: understanding the brain's representational and inferential mechanisms, especially involving probabilities, and unraveling Spinoza's metaphysical claims about minds, bodies, God, and their essences. His work in philosophy of mind explores topics such as perceptual confidence, color representation, and structuralism, while his historical work delves into Spinoza's causal axioms and Descartes' theories of identity and time.

Scientific Awards:

• 2015 Sanders Prize in Philosophy of Mind

Advising and grants details are not explicitly provided in the text. His affiliations with Columbia's institutes reflect collaborative engagement with interdisciplinary neuroscience and theoretical research. No lab-specific details are mentioned, though his involvement with the Center for Theoretical Neuroscience suggests active participation in such groups.