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Ned Block is a Silver Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at New York University, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts & Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and an S.B. from MIT. His research focuses on philosophy of mind, philosophy of neuroscience, and cognitive science, with a special emphasis on consciousness studies and the boundaries of perception and cognition.
Block's work interrogates topics like perceptual consciousness, cognitive access, and the nature of mental representation. He critiques functionalist theories and explores the relationship between attention, perception, and subjective experience. His recent research examines the neural correlates of consciousness, the role of the prefrontal cortex, and debates over unconscious perception.
His articles often bridge philosophy and empirical science, addressing methodological challenges in consciousness studies. Block advocates for conceptual clarity in interdisciplinary research, emphasizing rigorous definitions and theoretical frameworks. While no specific awards are listed, his influence is evident through sustained engagement with foundational questions in cognitive science and philosophy.
Though no student advisees or grant details are provided, his contributions include critiques of computational models of perception, debates on object-file theory, and philosophical analyses of sensory adaptation and visual phenomenology. Block maintains an active research agenda at NYU's Department of Philosophy, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education in the College of Arts & Science.
