Husserl ing Hoffman: Reframing the Explanatory Gap
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F a c u l t y M e n t o r Jim Matthews became interested in his research project through a class on phenomenology taught by Professor Smith. His project is unique, addressing the fundamental philosophical question of whether we create the world for ourselves or simply assign meaning to an objectively existing world. His favorite part of the research was finding and developing connections between modern theories and those that are 100 years old. Jim says that his research experience has given him a good introduction to some of the complex questions of philosophy that might not be addressed in the classroom. After graduation, Jim hopes to pursue a Ph.D., working in the field of philosophy of cognitive science. Husserl ing Hoffman: Reframing the Explanatory Gap
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