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Mike Dacey

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

animal minds, anthropomorphism, Associationism, Empiricism, explanation, learning, modeling, parsimony

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May 20, 2022

Bates announces 10 new Fulbright Student awards for 2022-23

The 10 Fulbright Student Awards — nine to graduating seniors and the tenth to a recent graduate — create opportunities to engage in teaching and research opportunities around the world. Meet our 10!

May 20, 2022

Class of 2022 ivy stone is a study in simplicity

Designed by a Bates studio art major, and installed by Bates mason Ron Tardif with the tools of his trade, the Class of 2022 ivy stone is all about simplicity. This year’s design shows the power of simplicity.

May 20, 2022

Disorientingly different but exhilarating: Short Term courses…

Practitioners descend onto campus to teach courses, from marketing to national security reporting, that teach applied skills and give students a chance to expand their professional networks.