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Christopher S. Hill is the William Herbert Perry Faunce Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences at Brown University. His academic career spans institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh, Case Western Reserve University, the University of Michigan, MIT, and the University of Arkansas, with a focus on philosophy of mind and language.
- Education
- 1973 PhD, Harvard University
- 1966 MA, Michigan State University
- 1964 BA, Michigan State University
Hill’s research explores conceptual role semantics, consciousness, perception, qualia, reference, and semantic correspondence. His work bridges analytic philosophy with cognitive science, addressing foundational questions about the mind-language relationship and the nature of subjective experience.
Recent publications examine debates in physicalism, semantic theory, and perceptual philosophy. Trends include analyses of mental representation, truth, and the Quine problem. His coauthors include Joshua Schechter and Nina Emery.
- Scientific Awards
- Fellow at National Humanities Center
- NEH Fellowships
At Brown, Hill teaches courses on perception, mental representation, consciousness, and philosophy of language. His editorial work includes serving as editor of Philosophical Topics from 1982 to 2002. Collaborations within Brown’s Department of Philosophy highlight his interdisciplinary engagement.
