Marc Lange

Marc Lange is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Rutgers University. His research focuses on the philosophy of science, metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of physics, biology, and mathematics.

Research Interests: Marc explores the nature of laws of nature, non-causal scientific explanations, and explanatory proofs in mathematics. His work bridges abstract philosophical theories with practical scientific applications, emphasizing the interplay between metaphysics and empirical science.

Selected Publications: Notable works include Laws and Lawmakers: Science, Metaphysics, and the Laws of Nature (2009) and Because Without Cause: Non-Causal Explanations in Science and Mathematics (2016). His recent papers address topics such as counterfactual invariance and the role of mathematical explanation in scientific practice.

Scientific Awards:

• Winner of the 2014 Dialectica Prize Competition
• Shared top prize in the Analysis Annual Essay Competition (1993)

Advising and Collaborations: Marc has collaborated with researchers like Katie Elliott and Thomas Hofweber, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogues in philosophy and physics.