Eric T. Olson (philosopher)

Eric Todd Olson is an American philosopher who specializes in metaphysics and philosophy of mind. Olson is best known for his research in the field of personal identity, and for advocating animalism, the theory that humans are animals. Olson received a BA from Reed College and a PhD from Syracuse University. Olson is currently a professor of philosophy at the University of Sheffield.

Eric T. Olson
EraContemporary philosophy
RegionWestern Philosophy
SchoolAnalytic philosophy
Main interests
Metaphysics
Philosophy of mind
Personal identity
Notable ideas
Animalism
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