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Vivian Puusepp is a Research Fellow in Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, affiliated with the Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics. She holds a PhD in Philosophy (2014) and an MA (2008) from the University of Tartu. Her research focuses on philosophy of mind, cognitive science, phenomenology, and social cognition, with a particular interest in social relationships and embodied cognition.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Philosophy (2009-2014), University of Tartu
- MA in Philosophy (2004-2008), University of Tartu
- BA in Philosophy (1999-2004, cum laude), University of Tartu
Research Interests:
- Philosophy of mind, including theory of mind and social cognition
- Phenomenological approaches to embodiment and perception
- Epistemological challenges in understanding others
- Interdisciplinary studies in cognitive science and social theory
Key Projects:
- Principal Investigator: 'Mind without mental states?' (ETF9117, 2012-2016)
- Contributor to 'Disagreements: Philosophical Analysis' (IUT20-5, 2014-2019)
Publications span theoretical analyses of social cognition, critiques of mindreading theories, and phenomenological studies. She has held leadership roles, including Programme Director (2016-2017) and Coordinator of the International MA Programme in Philosophy (2015-2017). Active in academic societies such as the European Society for Philosophy and Psychology.
