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Miami philosopher of mind Berit Brogaard has published on synaethesia, savant syndrome and the emotions. Her recent books include On Romantic Love and The Superhuman Mind.

Berit Brogaard is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Miami, where she runs the perception lab. Her specialities involve philosophy of mind, language and cognitive neuroscience, though she is perhaps best known for her work on synesthesia and savant syndrome. Her recent works include The Superhuman Mind, On Romantic Love, and Transient Truths.

Berit Brogaard is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Miami, where she runs the perception lab. Her specialities involve philosophy of mind, language and cognitive neuroscience, though she is perhaps best known for her work on synesthesia and savant syndrome. Her recent works include The Superhuman Mind, On Romantic Love, and Transient Truths.

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