- eduncan@ucsd.edu
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Department: Cognitive Science
Emma Duncan
Course Title: Bugs or Features? Exploring Cognitive Biases, Fallacies, and Heuristics
- Professional Background
- Education
- Teaching Experience
- Publications
Professional Background
Emma is currently pursuing her PhD in Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. She has several years of experience as a teaching assistant at Northern Illinois University as well as UC San Diego in the Philosophy department. She also has experience as a writing coach and is a TA for the Warren College Writing Program. Emma also has experience teaching for Academic Connections.
Education
- BA in Philosophy and Graphic Design, Portland State University, Portland, OR
- MA in Philosophy, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Teaching Experience
In addtion to teaching for Academic Connections in 2017 and being a teaching assistant, Emma has formerly served as a volunteer co-instructor for e3 Civic High School. She has also volunteered for the UC San Diego Summer Program for Women in Philosophy in 2015 and 2017.
Publications
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"Trolleys and Transplants: Derailing the Distinction Between Doing and Allowing." De Ethica. A Journal of Philosophical, Theological and Applied Ethics 2, no. 2 (2015): 9-18.