Joel Pust

Joel Pust is a Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona and a B.A. from Carleton College. His research focuses on epistemology, philosophy of mind, a priori justification, confirmation theory, and the role of intuitions in philosophical inquiry. His work challenges skepticism about intuitions and explores puzzles in epistemic probability, such as the Sleeping Beauty problem and Bayesian reasoning. He has authored over 30 publications, including the book *Intuitions as Evidence* (2000). His courses include Theory of Knowledge and Philosophy of Mind.

Key research themes include a priori justification, indexical credence, and the philosophical methodology surrounding intuitions. His articles often address formal epistemology, probabilistic arguments, and responses to skepticism. Pust’s contributions to debates on confirmation theory and epistemic rationality highlight his engagement with both analytic and formal methods. He serves as chair of his department and actively participates in academic networks like the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.