Scott A. Shalkowski

Professor Scott A. Shalkowski is a faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Leeds, part of the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science. He holds the academic rank of Professor and specializes in modality, philosophy of religion, philosophical logic, and the epistemology of religious belief. His work bridges metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of religion, with a focus on modal epistemology and theoretical virtues.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, University of Michigan
• BA in Philosophy, Houghton College

Research Interests: Shalkowski’s research explores modal epistemology, method in metaphysics, mathematical nominalism, and the epistemology of religious belief. He has contributed to debates on logical pluralism, modal realism, and the relationship between science and religion.

Publications: His work spans topics like modal logic, theoretical virtues, and metaphysical frameworks. Notable articles include Modal Epistemology for Modalists (2023) and Modalism and Logical Pluralism (2009). His research often emphasizes empirical grounding in philosophical theorizing.

Awards: Shalkowski has received awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Australian Research Council, and British Academy. He was also nominated for an Excellence in Teaching Award.

Grants & Labs: His research has been supported by grants from major funding bodies. He contributes to interdisciplinary discussions through his work in the Centre for Philosophy of Religion and Theology and the Centre for Theoretical Philosophy at Leeds.