Xinyi Song

Xinyi Song

1st Year Graduate Student | M.A. program in Philosophy

I'm primarily interested in philosophy of mind and epistemology, with a particular focus on their intersections. The notorious knowledge argument prompted me to investigate the nature of phenomenal concept, nonconceptual content, and the forms of non-propositional knowledge, such as knowledge by acquaintance. My secondary interests lie in German Idealism, where Schelling's philosophy of nature arouses particular curiosity for me. In addition, I have a growing interest in the topic of moral perception, largely inspired by Iris Murdoch's works, both her philosophical essays and novels. 

Before coming to Columbia, I received my BA in Philosophy from UCL (2023).