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Adam Pautz is a Professor of Philosophy at Brown University, specializing in the philosophy of mind and perception. He holds a PhD from New York University (2004) and focuses on topics like consciousness, physicalism, perceptual representation, and color ontology. His research critiques externalist theories of consciousness and advocates for a 'consciousness-first' approach, arguing that consciousness cannot be reduced to physical processes. He has authored influential books such as *Perception* (2021) and edited volumes like *Blockheads!: Essays on Ned Block's Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness* (2019). Pautz's work bridges empirical science and philosophical analysis, addressing debates on naive realism, representationalism, and the metaphysical status of consciousness.
Key contributions include critiques of the Integrated Information Theory of consciousness, defenses of representationalism over naive realism, and explorations of the 'singularity' of consciousness relative to physicalist frameworks. His research also engages with color ontology, arguing for eliminativist positions. Pautz's interdisciplinary approach integrates empirical findings from neuroscience and psychology to inform metaphysical and epistemological inquiries.
