Karen Neander

Karen Neander (1954 – May 6, 2020) was a philosopher and professor at Duke University. She was known for her work in philosophy of mind, philosophy of biology, philosophy of neuroscience, and cognitive science.[1]

Karen Neander
Born1954
DiedMay 6, 2020(2020-05-06) (aged 65–66)
Alma materLa Trobe University
Known forPhilosophy of biology, Philosophy of mind
Scientific career
FieldsPhilosophy, Cognitive science
Thesis (1984)

Biography

Karen Neander obtained her PhD at La Trobe University in 1984 with a dissertation on the concept of mental illness.[2] During her career, she worked at the University of Sydney, the University of Adelaide, the Australian National University (1988–1995), and Johns Hopkins University (1996–2006).[3] In 2006, she joined the department of philosophy at Duke University, where she remained until her death, from cancer in 2020.[4]

Publications, a selection

References
  1. Justin Weinberg. "Karen Neander (1954-2020)". Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  2. "Karen Neander | Department of Philosophy". philosophy.duke.edu. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  3. Ariew, André (2002). Functions: New Essays in the Philosophy of Psychology and Biology. Oxford University Press. p. 420.
  4. Justin Weinberg. "Karen Neander (1954-2020)". Retrieved May 12, 2020.


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