Associate Professor Saša Horvat is a philosopher contributing to the intellectual landscape within the Department of Social Sciences and Medical Humanities at the esteemed Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Croatia.Prof. Horvat’s portfolio reflects his profound engagement with diverse philosophical realms, ranging from neurophilosophy and the philosophy of science to the intricate intersections of philosophy with religion, cognitive science, medicine, ethics, autism and artificial intelligence. Prof. Horvat has secured grants for various projects, garnering support from prestigious entities including the University of St Andrews / University of Oxford/ John Templeton Foundation / SET Foundations, the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport in Croatia, and the University of Zagreb.His global reach is evident through scholarships received from international projects. He is the author of two books: “Why do we Believe in God? Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science of Religion” (2023), and “Heidegger’s Notion of Oblivion” (2016), a profound exploration of Martin Heidegger’s philosophical legacy.In addition, prof. Horvat was a co-editor for five editions of scientific articles published by reputable publishers and has published numerous scientific articles. His involvement as a guest editor in distinguished scientific journals underscores his commitment to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. Prof. Horvat is the member of the Editorial Board of “JAHR – European Journal of Bioethics” and serves as a member of the Advisory Board for “Scientia et Fides”. Prof. Horvat is also the initiator and President of the Organizational Committee of the internationally recognized interdisciplinary conference “Rijeka Scientific Bridges,” facilitating the convergence of minds across various scientific and philosophical domains.