James R. Beebe

James R. Beebe is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Experimental Epistemology Research Group (EERG) at the University at Buffalo (SUNY). He is a leading figure in experimental epistemology and moral psychology, with affiliations to the Center for Cognitive Science and editorial roles in experimental philosophy publications.

His research bridges traditional epistemology and empirical methods, focusing on folk epistemology, moral relativism, and the interplay between moral judgments and knowledge attributions. He has secured significant funding, including a $234,000 John Templeton Foundation grant (2020-2023) to study epistemic autonomy and intellectual humility.

Recent publications highlight empirical investigations into scientific realism, semantic intuitions, and moral psychology. His work spans collaborations with international experts and interdisciplinary teams, reflecting trends in cognitive science and social science approaches to philosophical questions.

Scientific Awards:

• $234,000 grant from the John Templeton Foundation (2020-2023)

Beebe actively organizes the Buffalo Annual Experimental Philosophy Conference and contributes to academic leadership as Vice-President and President of the Central States Philosophical Association. His outreach includes public forums on intellectual virtues in polarized debates.