Phyllis Pearson

Phyllis Pearson is a Research Fellow in the FWF Cluster of Excellence 'Knowledge in Crisis' project at Central European University. Her work focuses on the intersection of epistemology and ethics, particularly examining how epistemic virtues like open-mindedness, humility, and empathy relate to our obligations to seek knowledge responsibly.

Education:

• B.A. in Philosophy, University of Toronto
• MLitt in Philosophy, University of St Andrews
• PhD in Philosophy, University of British Columbia (2024)

Her research explores epistemic obligations and their connection to moral treatment of others. Current projects investigate internalist theories of epistemic justification emphasizing the believer's agency in belief formation.