J. J. Valberg Explained

Jerome J. Valberg (born 1936) is a retired American-British philosopher, and former Senior Lecturer of Philosophy at University College London.^[1]

In 1966, Valberg received his doctorate from the University of Chicago with his dissertation, "Agency: Some Metaphysical Questions Concerning Human Action".^[2]

Primarily working in the fields of epistemology^[3] and metaphysics, Valberg's writings are also concerned with consciousness, identity, and the problems of perception.^[4]

Valberg's notable ideas include the personal horizon concept.^[5]

He is the author of Dream, Death, and the Self and The Puzzle of Experience.^[6] He currently lives in London, UK.

Notes and References

1. Web site: UCL Bookshelf: 'Dream, Death, and the Self', by J J Valberg. July 19, 2007. UCL News.
2. Doctoral Dissertations, 1966. 1966. The Review of Metaphysics. 20. 1. 195–210. 20124224. JSTOR.
3. Book: Windt, Jennifer M.. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Dreams and Dreaming . Edward N.. Zalta. June 20, 2021. Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
4. Book: The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Tim. Crane. Craig. French. The Problem of Perception . Edward N.. Zalta. June 20, 2021. Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
5. Book: Dream, Death, and the Self. April 23, 2007. 9780691128597. press.princeton.edu. Valberg. J. J.. Princeton University Press .
6. Book: The Puzzle of Experience. December 24, 1992. Oxford University Press. 978-0-19-824291-8.