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Errol Lord is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (2013) and completed postdoctoral work at Franklin & Marshall College. His research focuses on normative philosophy, including ethical theory (metaethics and normative ethics), epistemology, aesthetics, and the philosophy of perception. He explores topics such as the rationality of suspending judgment, the role of beauty in salvific value, and the convergence of normative domains like ethics and aesthetics.
Lord’s scholarly work includes monographs like *The Importance of Being Rational* (2018) and *Knowing the Normative World* (forthcoming). He also engages in non-scholarly art criticism through his substack *Critical Chunks*, analyzing works by artists like Caravaggio and Sufjan Stevens. His academic contributions emphasize interdisciplinary connections, integrating metaphysics and mind studies with epistemological frameworks.
His research trends highlight critical discussions on epistemic dilemmas, normative foundations, and the boundaries of moral reasoning. He often collaborates with Kurt Sylvan on projects about suspended judgment and epistemic responsibility. Lord’s work challenges traditional views on foundationalism and explores pragmatic dimensions of epistemic rationality.
He has no listed scientific awards. His advising and grants narrative includes co-editing *Weighing Reasons* (2016) and guiding collaborative research on topics such as the basing relation and perceptual content. His personal interests, described as 'Bourdainian enthusiasm,' include art, travel, and soccer, reflecting a life deeply intertwined with both academic rigor and cultural exploration.
Labs or teams are not explicitly mentioned, though his research often involves interdisciplinary dialogue and editorial collaborations in philosophy.
