Christopher F. Masciari

About Me


I am a postdoctoral fellow in clinical ethics at The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. I work mainly in the philosophy of mind, philosophy of the psychological, cognitive & brain sciences, and bioethics.

Specifically, I work on questions to do with decision-making, autonomy, and consciousness. My approach is largely empirical and much of my focus in on recent work in cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology.

Before coming to MD Anderson, Cancer Center I earned a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Maryland, College Park. My thesis was about the representational theory of perception. Prior to that I earned an MA in Philosophy from San Francisco State University and a BA, with a double major in Philosophy and Psychology, from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Besides my research interests, I also have a passion for teaching. As a first-generation college student, I encourage my students to see the value of philosophy.


My email is chrismasciari@gmail.com

Here is a CV

Also, I am on PhilPeople and LinkedIn

Publications


Journal of Consciousness Studies (forthcoming)

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ASCO Educational Book (2024)

Published Version


American Journal of Bioethics Neuroscience (2024)

Published Version


Journal of Consciousness Studies (2023)

Published Version


Synthese (2022)

Published Version


Journal of Consciousness Studies (2021)

Published Version


Biology & Philosophy (2021)

Published Version


Cognitive Neuropsychology (2020)

Published Version


Under Review



In Progress


Upcoming Talks


The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center

TBD, 2025

Teaching