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Bruno Mölder is a Professor of Philosophy of Mind at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, leading the Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics. He holds a Dr.phil. from the University of Konstanz and has held academic roles since 1997, including Vice Dean (2013–2015) and Head of Department (2016–present). His research focuses on interpretivism, time consciousness, and folk psychology, with over 140 publications in philosophy and cognitive science.
Education:
- PhD, University of Konstanz (2007)
- MPhil, University of Cambridge (2000)
- MA, University of Tartu (1997)
- Undergraduate studies: Philosophy (BA) and Psychology (BSc), University of Tartu (1993–1997)
Research Interests: Mölder’s work bridges philosophy and cognitive science, addressing core questions like:
- Interpretivist approach to mind
- Explanatory gap and qualia
- Temporal experience and consciousness
- Social cognition and folk psychology
- Mental fictionalism
Articles Trends: Recent work explores fictionalist accounts of mind, temporal perception, and interdisciplinary debates in philosophy of mind. Interviews with leading thinkers (Emma Borg, Adam Toon) reflect his engagement with contemporary debates.
Awards:
- 'Akadeemia' Silver Prize (2022, 2006)
- Young Scientist Award (2010)
- Konstanz County Award (2008)
- National scholarships (Estonia, Germany, Denmark)
Administrative Roles: Editor of Studia Philosophica Estonica, member of European Commission expert panels, and leader of Estonian research projects like 'Mind without mental states?'.
Labs/Teams: Principal investigator in projects exploring time consciousness (Volkswagen Foundation, 2007–2009) and critical analysis of relativism (ERC, 2008–2013).
