Dr. Holly Andersen

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Biography

Holly Andersen is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University. She holds a PhD in Philosophy of Science from the University of Pittsburgh and has extensive experience in the field. Her research interests include metaphysics, methodology, causation, causal mathematical explanation, and temporal experience of action and agency. Andersen has published numerous journal articles and book chapters, contributing significantly to the discourse in philosophy of science and metaphysics. She has served as a Program Advisor for the Methodology Science Certificate and continues to teach various courses at the university level. Her work seeks to bridge theory and practice in understanding causation and the nature of scientific explanation, drawing from historical perspectives and contemporary debates in philosophy.

Research Interests

Courses

PHIL 865 G100 Directed Studies: Selected Topics

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy