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Jacob Berger is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department at Lycoming College, where he has been a faculty member since 2019. His academic work bridges philosophy and cognitive science, with a strong interdisciplinary orientation.
- B.A., Swarthmore College (2005)
- Ph.D., The Graduate Center, City University of New York (2013), concentration in cognitive science
His research centers on the philosophy of mind, particularly the nature of consciousness, perceptual representation, and the scope of unconscious mental processes. Berger adopts a scientific methodology, engaging with empirical findings from psychology and neuroscience to inform philosophical inquiry. His work also extends into aesthetics and ethics through the lens of cognitive science.
His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on foundational issues in perception and consciousness, often challenging traditional epistemic roles of conscious experience and defending representationalist frameworks. The articles show a strong trend toward interdisciplinary dialogue, frequent collaboration, and engagement with contemporary debates in cognitive science.
While no formal awards are listed, Berger's publication record in high-impact journals demonstrates scholarly recognition. He has collaborated with researchers such as Mylopoulos, Brown, Nanay, and Quilty-Dunn, indicating active participation in the broader philosophical and cognitive science community.
Berger has advised or collaborated on research projects involving topics like working memory and implicit attitudes, though no formal students are listed. He was previously a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Antwerp and taught at Idaho State University before joining Lycoming College.
Berger maintains a personal website where he shares his research and academic activities, and he is actively contributing to ongoing debates in philosophy of mind and cognitive science.
