Brett Yardley

Brett Yardley, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at DeSales University within the College of Arts, Education, and Humanities. He earned his Master of Divinity and Doctoral degrees from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Marquette University, focusing on knowledge transmission in Abrahamic traditions.

• Research Focus: Social epistemology, medieval philosophy, and authoritative testimony.
• Key Collaborations: Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Predoctoral Fellow) and international research via Fulbright grant.
• Contributions: Integrates contemporary social epistemology with medieval philosophical frameworks, emphasizing trust and expert knowledge.