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Andrea Scarantino is Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Neuroscience Institute at Georgia State University's College of Arts and Sciences, serving since 2005. He holds affiliate appointments at the Jean Beer Blumenfeld Center for Ethics and Neuroscience Institute.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh (2005)
- Ph.D. in Economics, Università Cattolica di Milano, Italy (2000)
- B.S. in Economics, Bocconi University, Italy (1994)
Professor Scarantino's research centers on explicating definitions of information and emotion for theoretical utility, with recent work connecting emotional expressions to language evolution through informational infrastructure. His specializations span philosophy of mind, affective science, and self-control mechanisms.
His distinguished scientific recognition includes:
- Herbert Simon Award for Outstanding Research in Computing and Philosophy (2017)
- Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers (2015-2017)
- John Templeton Foundation Grant on Self-Control (2016)
As Associate Faculty in the Neuroscience Institute and Affiliate Faculty at the Jean Beer Blumenfeld Center for Ethics, he bridges philosophical inquiry with empirical neuroscience and ethical frameworks through interdisciplinary collaboration.
