Aaron Zimmerman

Aaron Zimmerman is a Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He holds a PhD from Cornell University, and undergraduate degrees from Tufts University. His research focuses on philosophy of mind, moral psychology, epistemology, and pragmatism, with notable contributions to debates on self-knowledge, belief theory, and moral epistemology. He is affiliated with the College of Letters and Science and serves as a faculty member in the Department of Philosophy.

Professor Zimmerman’s education includes a PhD in Philosophy from Cornell University, along with MA and BA degrees from Tufts University. His work integrates historical influences from figures like Hume and Alexander Bain with contemporary debates in cognitive science and moral psychology.

His research interests emphasize the pragmatic approach to belief, moral epistemology, and the intersection of philosophy with evolutionary biology. He critiques moral relativism and explores the origins of moral judgments through interdisciplinary methods. His publications include influential books like Belief: A Pragmatic Picture (Oxford, 2018) and edited volumes such as The Routledge Handbook of Moral Epistemology (2019).

Zimmerman’s teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses, including Philosophy of Mind, Moral Psychology, and seminars on American Pragmatism. His work often bridges philosophy with empirical research in psychology and neuroscience, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches.