Dr. Clas Weber

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Clas Weber is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Western Australia and a DECRA fellow. He previously held a Humboldt Fellowship at Eberhard Karls University of Tubingen and worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo. Weber completed his PhD at the Australian National University, where his research focused on propositional content and self-locating thought. His ongoing research explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and traditional philosophical themes, particularly through projects like 'Mind-uploading.' He has investigated the economic effects of linguistic structures and the relationship between gendered language and domestic violence. Apart from his research, he plays an active role in the philosophical community, having served as a convener of the Philosophical Society at UWA. His teaching includes courses on metaphysics and the philosophy of artificial intelligence.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2014-02-14 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and researching various topics in philosophy including mind, language, and metaphysics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2017-12-31

University of Oslo • Oslo, Norway

Conducted research in philosophy and contributed to departmental activities.

Humboldt Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Eberhard Karls University of Tubingen • Tubingen, Germany

Engaged in research collaboration in philosophy.

Awards

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Mid-Career Research Award

2024-09-15
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Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

2020-11-01

Courses

PHIL1003: God, Mind, Knowledge PHIL2008: Machine Minds Superintelligence: Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence PHIL3001: Metaphysics PHIL3004: Meaning, Truth, Language

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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