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Antonella Mallozzi is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Providence College's Department of Philosophy. Her research focuses on the epistemology of modality, essence theories, and modal knowledge. She holds a Ph.D. from CUNY - The Graduate Center, specializing in essence, explanation, and modal knowledge.
Her work bridges metaphysics and epistemology, particularly exploring how modal concepts (possibility/necessity) are justified through conceptual analysis, imagination, and explanatory frameworks. Key themes include essential properties' explanatory role, the distinction between analytic and synthetic modality, and the relationship between metaphysical grounding and epistemic access.
Mallozzi has contributed to foundational debates in modal epistemology through both original articles and edited volumes like the Synthese special issue on new directions in the field. Her publications emphasize methodological rigor and interdisciplinary integration between analytic philosophy and modal logic.
Current research trends show sustained engagement with essentialist explanations, counterfactual reasoning, and the philosophical implications of modal anti-reductionism. Though no specific awards are listed, her work demonstrates significant influence in contemporary metaphysical discourse.
