Dr. Michael Anderson

Professor

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Biography

Michael Anderson is a Professor and the Acting Director of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy at Western University. His research lies at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, computer science, and philosophy, particularly in cognitive science. Anderson has published work in various prestigious venues, including 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'AI Magazine'. His notable book, 'After Phrenology: Neural Reuse and the Interactive Brain' (MIT Press, 2014), presents a novel framework for understanding brain organization and its evolutionary context. Recent research interests of Anderson include theoretical computational neuroscience and embodied cognition, with a strong emphasis on how neural mechanisms originally evolved for sensory-motor coordination can be repurposed to facilitate language and mathematics. His publication list includes articles examining skill learning and the cognitive aspects of phantom limbs, demonstrating a diverse and impactful body of research.

Research Interests

Experience

Acting Director

— Present

Rotman Institute of Philosophy • London, ON, Canada

Leads the Rotman Institute, focusing on the philosophical implications of neuroscience.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.