"My earliest memory is the ticking of an alarm clock next to my bed-or so I think. Memory is tricky. I think it may be odd that it's an auditory memory. But I sometimes think this could be a reason for my philosophical interest in time."
"I was born and grew up in Philadelphia -West Philly and the western suburbs. I lived there until I went off to college in Wisconsin. My parents were immigrants from Ireland. They had very little formal education."
"My father was a farmer, fisherman, and construction worker before he came to the US. After working as a grave digger for a couple of years in Philadelphia he got a job on the night shift in a factory where they printed the Saturday Evening Post."
"I became more aware of the relevance of science, my first publication, getting eight interviews at the APA smoker and one job offer, phenomenology, cognitive science, and the value of interdisciplinary approaches."
Shaun Gallagher reflects on his upbringing in Philadelphia, discussing his immigrant parents' backgrounds and their impact on his life. He recalls early memories, including an auditory memory that sparked his philosophical interest in time. Gallagher's academic journey includes studying theology, pursuing a PhD, and engaging with various philosophical themes such as phenomenology and cognitive science. He emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and shares insights from his experiences, including his first publication and job search in academia.
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