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Benjamin D. Young serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and member of the Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he also directs graduate studies. His interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and neuroscience with a distinctive focus on olfactory perception.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, City University of New York, The Graduate Center (2011)
Young's research explores non-conceptual content, qualitative consciousness without awareness, and the philosophical foundations of smell. He investigates how olfactory perception challenges traditional models of sensory experience, emphasizing embodied cognition and perceptual objecthood across disciplines. His work reveals deep connections between neural mechanisms and philosophical questions about selfhood.
Recent publications demonstrate escalating integration of empirical neuroscience with philosophical analysis, particularly regarding unconscious olfactory processing and self-perception. The trajectory shows increasing theoretical sophistication in modeling smell's unique phenomenology while maintaining rigorous engagement with cognitive science.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Kreitman Post-Doctoral Fellowship
As Director of Graduate Studies, Young shapes philosophy education through courses like NeuroEthics and Philosophy of Cognitive Science. His editorial leadership in major Routledge volumes indicates significant scholarly influence, though specific grant details remain unreported in available materials.
Within the Institute for Neuroscience, Young collaborates across disciplines to advance understanding of consciousness through the critical lens of olfaction, contributing to Nevada's growing reputation in consciousness studies.
