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Benjamin Scott Young
Benjamin Scott Young

Benjamin Scott Young

Professor of instruction

Judy Genshaft Honors College

Young is a philosopher who studies discernment, practical wisdom and human flourishing. His research connects honors education and the medical humanities with phenomenology, philosophy of mind and cognitive science — especially predictive processing and active inference — to examine how people learn to perceive, interpret and improvise wise action in complex, dynamic environments. He also leads immersive study abroad programs in the United Kingdom.

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Phone Number: (813) 974-9041

Email: bsyoung2@honors.usf.edu

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