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Chris Stephens is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on philosophy of biology, philosophy of science, and epistemology, with particular emphasis on evolutionary theory foundations, causal concepts in science, and formal epistemology tools.
Dr. Stephens' work bridges evolutionary mechanisms and epistemic rationality, examining topics like phylogenetic inference, selection/drift dynamics, and evidentialist frameworks. He has contributed to debates on the prudence of epistemic rationality and the conceptual structure of evolutionary forces.
His teaching includes courses on scientific reasoning, epistemology, decision theory, and philosophy of biology. Notable publications address absent evidence reasoning, causal interpretations in evolutionary theory, and the evolutionary advantages of true beliefs.
While no formal advisees are listed, his research group likely engages advanced students in philosophy of science and related interdisciplinary areas. He maintains an active research agenda with presentations at major conferences like CSHPS and Soberfest.
