Dissertation Supervision

I am happy to supervise undergraduate dissertations in: Philosophy of Science (Metaphysics of Science, General Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Physics, Philosophy of Astrophysics and Space Exploration); Philosophy of Mind; Critical Thinking.

I am happy to supervise postgraduate dissertations in: Philosophy of Science (Metaphysics of Science, General Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Physics, Philosophy of Astrophysics and Space Exploration).

PAST SUPERVISION

Up to now, I have supervised a number of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) dissertations in the following topics:

• The Uncertainty Principle in Quantum Mechanics (PG)

• Metaphysical Emergence (PG)

• The Metaphysics of Gender (UG)

• AI & Free Will (UG)

• Functionalism in Philosophy of Mind (UG)

• AI & the nature of human minds (UG)

• Persuasive Fallacies in Clinical Psychology (UG)

• Persuasive Fallacies in the Digital World (UG)

GUIDELINES

Here are some guidelines for your dissertation writing (Please note that this is just personal advice; you are free to develop and structure your dissertation in another way; my advice does not replace the Unipg handbook, which you must read and follow carefully!). 

Undegraduate Dissertation:

1. Before contacting me, please find the general area you like (philosophy of physics, philosophy of mind...)

2. Together, we select the research topic and the materials that you will have to read. 

3. Study the selected materials carefully and identify a research question you'd like to address. Begin contemplating your preferred perspective on the issue.

4. Write a first chapter in which you describe the state of the literature and carefully explain the research question that the literature is trying to answer. Say why this question is relevant. Share this chapter with me for feedback and let me know which perspective you'll focus on.

5. Write a second chapter in which you focus on a particular view already discussed in the literature. Clarify why you selected this view over its alternatives. Share this chapter with me for comments.

6. Conduct a critical evaluation of the chosen viewpoint, addressing both its strengths and weaknesses. Propose defenses or improvements. Share this chapter for review. 

7. Develop the introduction, providing an overview of the dissertation's purpose and structure. Craft a conclusion summarizing key findings and their implications. Share both the introduction and conclusion for feedback.

8. Before you submit, make sure that: (a) you have inserted the bibliografy (reference list); (b) you have implemented all the corrections and addressed all my comments; (c) the thesis contains the frontispiece according to the unipg regulations.

ATTENTION: Always remember to cite the relevant literature. Do not plagiarize. Translations of texts found in the literature/ on the web in Italian, without proper references, are considered plagiarism. Adhere to a consistent citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago...) as per your department's guidelines.