Alexander Skiles

Alexander Skiles is an Associate Teaching Professor at Rutgers University, specializing in Metaphysics and Philosophy of Science. He serves as Assistant Undergraduate Director and teaches courses such as Introduction to Logic and Plato and Aristotle.

• Education: Ph.D. from University of Notre Dame (2012)
• Research Interests: Non-causal explanation in metaphysics and sciences, metaphysics/epistemology of identity/essence, nature of existence, classical Hindu/Buddhist thought
• Positions Held: Research roles at University of Geneva, University of Neuchâtel, New York University, University of Gothenburg, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology