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Don Dedrick is an Associate Professor and the Department Chair in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 1993 and holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Carleton University. His research focuses on color perception categorization and the cognitive science foundations that underpin these phenomena. He explores how cognitive abilities influence color naming, as well as the interplay of these abilities with cultural structures. Dedrick has published a book and numerous articles on these topics, emphasizing the relevance of evolutionary psychology and cognitive science. He actively engages with MA and PhD students interested in these fields, covering the intersection of philosophy, psychology, biology, and art. His notable publications include research on the development of color names and categories, and the biological basis of color classification. Dedrick's work contributes to the ongoing discourse in color science and its philosophical implications.
University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada
Leads the Department of Philosophy and conducts research in cognitive science and philosophy.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).