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Dr. Robert Thompson

Dr. Robert Thompson

Assistant Professor
Phone: (662) 325-7522
Room: Email: jrt260atmsstate.edu
Vita (PDF)

Education

  • Ph.D. Washington University in St. Louis,2004
  • M.A. Washington University in St. Louis, 1999
  • B.A. Carleton College, 1997

Research Interests

  • Philosophy of Mind and Language
  • Philosophy of Cognitive Science

His research focuses on mind, language, and knowledge. Within these areas, he is interested in two specific topics: (1) the manner in which semantic theories should deal with expressions with context-dependent meanings, and (2) the ability of agents to understand the minds of others via a theory of mind.