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Professor Peter Godfrey-Smith holds a half-time position in the School of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Sydney, alongside his role at the CUNY Graduate Center. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Sydney and a PhD in Philosophy from UC San Diego. His research spans the philosophy of biology, animal cognition, and consciousness evolution, with notable books like Other Minds and Metazoa. Key awards include the Royal Society of NSW Medal (2017) and the Lakatos Award (2010) for his work Darwinian Populations and Natural Selection. His fieldwork on octopuses has garnered international attention, exploring their intelligence and implications for understanding consciousness. Peter has taught at Stanford, Harvard, and ANU, balancing academic roles with public engagement through media appearances and podcasts.
Education: B.A. University of Sydney; PhD in Philosophy, UC San Diego.
Research Interests: Evolution of consciousness, animal minds, cephalopod behavior, philosophy of biology, and interdisciplinary studies on cognitive evolution.
Awards: Royal Society of NSW Medal (2017), Lakatos Award (2010), multiple fellowships and recognitions in philosophy and biology.
Grants and Advising: While no specific grants are listed, his extensive publications reflect sustained research funding. Advises students in history and philosophy of science, though current names are not provided.
Labs/Teams: Engages in fieldwork on octopuses, collaborating with marine biologists and philosophers globally. Active in interdisciplinary research groups studying animal cognition.
