Timothy J. Nulty

Timothy J. Nulty is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. He teaches courses like PHL 110: Principles of Critical Thinking, focusing on reasoning methods and fallacies.

• Education: PhD in Philosophy from the University of Connecticut (2004).

His research spans the Philosophy of Language and Mind, Metaphysics, and intersections between 20th Century Analytic and Continental Philosophy. Recent publications analyze themes such as Davidsonian triangulation, Heideggerian comportment, and mathematical realism. His work bridges epistemological frameworks and ontological inquiries.

Nulty’s contributions include critiques of Quine’s indeterminacy of reference and explorations of fictional structures in cognitive theory. His articles appear in journals like International Journal of Philosophical Studies and Erkenntnis, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between philosophy, psychology, and linguistics.

No specific scientific awards or student advisement details are mentioned in the provided text. He is based in Spruce Hall and can be contacted at tnulty@umassd.edu or via phone at 508-999-8766.