Brian Cantwell Smith
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Brian Cantwell Smith is a philosopher and cognitive scientist working in the fields of cognitive science, computer science, information science, and philosophy, especially ontology.
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Brian Cantwell Smith | |
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Alma mater | MIT |
Known for | computational reflection |
Scientific career | |
Fields | cognitive science, computer science, philosophy, information science |
Institutions | University of Toronto, Duke University, Indiana University, Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, Stanford University |
Thesis | Procedural Reflection in Programming Languages (vol. 1) (1982) |
Doctoral advisor | Peter Szolovits |
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His research has focused on the foundations and philosophy of computing, both in the practice and theory of computer science, and in the use of computational metaphors in other fields, such as philosophy, cognitive science, physics, and art. As of 2024[update], he is professor of information, computer science, and philosophy at University of Toronto.