Dr. Christopher Viger

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christopher Viger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Western University. His research interests primarily focus on the relationship between language and thought, informed by cognitive neuroscience. He particularly investigates how neural connectivity shapes conceptual structures and the acquisition of lexicons. His work aims to utilize cognitive architecture to understand critical thinking, cognitive transfer, and bias in philosophical practice. Viger supervises work related to philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, and philosophy of cognitive science, also playing a significant advising role in projects that explore concepts in these areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of philosophy, with a focus on cognitive science.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.