Richard Cooper (academic)

Richard Cooper is a British philosopher specializing in philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, and related areas of cognitive science. He is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick.

Cooper's research focuses primarily on embodied cognition, predictive processing, and the nature of representation. He has published extensively on topics such as the role of the body in cognition, the predictive mind framework, active inference, and the relationship between cognition and action. His work often explores how theoretical frameworks in cognitive science can illuminate philosophical questions about consciousness, perception, and intentionality.

Cooper is known for his interdisciplinary approach, drawing insights from philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. He is the author of several books and numerous articles in leading academic journals. He has also been involved in various research projects and collaborations aimed at advancing our understanding of the mind and its relationship to the world.