Andrew Aberdein

Andrew Aberdein is Professor and Chair of Humanities at Florida Institute of Technology's College of Psychology and Liberal Arts, with a primary appointment in the School of Arts and Communication. He holds a PhD from the University of St. Andrews (2001) and specializes in the intersection of formal and informal reasoning.

His research explores:

• Argumentation theory in scientific and mathematical contexts
• Virtue-based approaches to reasoning and epistemology
• Informal logic and its applications
• Mathematical practice and philosophical foundations

Recent publications focus on virtue argumentation theory, mathematical reasoning paradigms, and epistemological frameworks for disagreement resolution. His work bridges philosophy of language, cognitive science, and mathematical education.

Dr. Aberdein maintains active collaborations through research networks like the Virtue Argumentation Project and contributes to international philosophy forums. He serves on editorial boards for several journals in logic and argumentation studies.