Mingyan Yang

Mingyan Yang

Areas of Expertise

  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Philosophy of Cognitive Science
  • Epistemology

Education

  • M.A. in Philosophy, Fudan University, 2024
  • M.A. in Philosophy, Western University, 2023
  • B.A. in Philosophy, Nanjing University, 2021

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Mingyan Yang

 

My current research focuses on the relation between perception and cognition. I am particularly interested in cognitive penetration, the hypothesis that cognition can influence perception in certain way. My work seeks to investigate its potential mechanism and philosophical implications. I’m also drawn to topics such as perceptual learning and attentional effects in philosophy of cognitive science.