Ned Block
Ned Block | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1942 |
| Philosophical work | |
| Era | 20th-century philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Analytic philosophy |
| Notable students | Daniel Stoljar |
| Main interests | Philosophy of mind |
| Notable ideas | Blockhead China brain |
Ned Joel Block (born 1942) is an American philosopher working in philosophy of mind who has made important contributions to the understanding of consciousness and the philosophy of cognitive science. He has been professor of philosophy and psychology at New York University since 1996, and a Silver Professor since 2005.