Dr. Galen Strawson

Biography

Galen Strawson is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin with a distinguished academic career. He completed his DPhil at the University of Oxford in 1983 and has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Oxford from 1979 to 2000 and the University of Reading in the UK until 2012. His significant roles included being a Distinguished Professor at the City University of New York Graduate Center and visiting professorships at renowned universities such as NYU, MIT, and Princeton. Prof. Strawson's research interests encompass a wide range of philosophical topics, including mind, metaphysics, and moral psychology, and he has published numerous influential works in these areas, such as 'Freedom and Belief' (1986) and 'Selves: Essays in Revisionary Metaphysics' (2009). He has held visiting research positions globally, including prestigious institutions like the Australian National University and The Ecole des hautes études en sciences sociales in Paris. Additionally, his contributions as a keynote author and editor further underline his influence in contemporary philosophy. His teaching activities include various courses in philosophy, engaging students in critical topics ranging from perception to self-identity.

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