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Declan Smithies is a Professor of Philosophy at The Ohio State University, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University (2006) and a B.A. from Oxford University (2000). His research focuses on epistemology, philosophy of mind, and cognitive science, particularly the relationship between consciousness, justification, and belief formation. He is the author of *The Epistemic Role of Consciousness* (Oxford University Press, 2019) and co-editor of volumes like *Introspection and Consciousness* (2012) and *Attention: Philosophical and Psychological Essays* (2011).
His work explores topics such as higher-order evidence, moral epistemology, and the nature of cognitive phenomenology. Key themes in his research include the role of consciousness in epistemic justification, the rationality of belief, and the interplay between introspection and external-world knowledge. Smithies has engaged in interdisciplinary dialogue, bridging philosophy with cognitive science and psychology.
His articles address controversies in epistemic internalism/externalism, moral beliefs, and the structure of rational inference. Despite prolific publication, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. He advises no listed students but contributes to academic discourse through edited volumes and peer-reviewed articles. His work often critiques traditional views on justification and advocates for a nuanced understanding of consciousness’s epistemic role.
