Dr. Jonathan Cohen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Cohen is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. He has served as an associate dean and was a Killam Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia. Cohen earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Rutgers University in 2000, following a Master’s degree in philosophy in 1995 and a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy and mathematics in 1993 from the University of Chicago. His work primarily revolves around philosophy of perception and language, with particular interest in the interaction between these areas and cognitive sciences. Cohen has contributed significantly to various academic discussions in these domains, making him a recognized figure in contemporary philosophical studies.

Research Interests

Philosophy of Perception Philosophy of Language Cognitive Sciences

Experience

Associate Dean

2000-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Served as associate dean, overseeing academic programs and initiatives in the College.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2000-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Conducted research in philosophy, focusing on perception and language.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).