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Overview
Prof. Hong-Yu Wong holds the Chair of Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science at the University of Tübingen's Philosophical Seminar. He leads the CIN Philosophy of Neuroscience Group and serves as Head of the Philosophy of Neuroscience research cluster. His work bridges philosophy, cognitive science, and empirical research in VR/AR technologies.
Research Focus
- Embodied Agency: Explores how bodily awareness structures action and self-consciousness
- Virtual Reality Embodiment: Studies body ownership and self-localization in immersive environments
- Philosophy of AI: Analyzes agency in artificial systems and ethical implications
- Neurophilosophy: Examines consciousness, emotion, and action through interdisciplinary lenses
Key Contributions
Recent work includes groundbreaking studies on agency disorders in schizophrenia (PNAS 2023), the aesthetics of magical performance (British Journal of Aesthetics 2023), and foundational papers on embodied cognition (Philosophy and Phenomenological Research 2018). His upcoming monograph *Embodied Agency* (Oxford UP) synthesizes decades of research.
Academic Leadership
- Supervises doctoral candidate Julian Saccone
- Guides academic assistants like Rebecca Dreier and researchers such as Dr. Krisztina Orbán
Recognition
Pioneer in integrating empirical methods into philosophical inquiry, with awards including the CNCC Essay Award (2008) and multiple grants supporting interdisciplinary research initiatives.
