David Coady

Dr. David Coady is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Tasmania, currently on secondment to the University of New England. He holds a BA (First Class Honours) from the University of Melbourne, an MA (First Class Honours) in Philosophy, and a PhD from the City University of New York. His primary affiliation is with the School of Humanities, Philosophy and Gender Studies within the College of Arts, Law and Education.

His research spans applied epistemology, conspiracy theories, climate change ethics, and moral philosophy. Notable works include What to Believe Now (2012), The Climate Change Debate (2013), and edited volumes like Conspiracy Theories: the Philosophical Debate (2006). He critiques terms like 'conspiracy theory' as epistemically biased and advocates for rigorous analysis of secretive institutional behavior.

Dr. Coady’s work addresses contemporary issues such as fake news, filter bubbles, and the ethics of scientific whaling. He is a member of the Australasian Association of Philosophy and the Social Epistemology Network. His writing emphasizes epistemic justice, particularly in contexts where marginalized voices are dismissed as 'conspiracy theorists.'