Thomas Bittner

Thomas Bittner is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. He also contributes to the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media, and the Cognitive Systems Program. His research focuses on philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and the perception of time/space. He teaches courses on symbolic logic, philosophy of law, perception, and cognitive systems.

Dr. Bittner earned his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Washington (1995), with a thesis on Benjamin Libet's work on voluntary action. He has taught at multiple institutions since 1995, joining UBC in 2003. His publications explore topics like extended cognition, moral luck in legal contexts, and consciousness mechanisms.

No scientific awards are listed, but his work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches bridging philosophy with neuroscience and cognitive science. He advises no formally listed students but contributes to academic discourse through teaching and publications.