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Graham Oddie is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Philosophy. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics (1979) and has held academic roles including Chair of the Philosophy Department and Associate Dean for Humanities and the Arts. His research focuses on metaphysics, value theory, metaethics, formal epistemology, philosophical logic, and aesthetics. Oddie is renowned for his work on truthlikeness, foundational to his 1986 book Likeness to Truth. Current research explores metaphysical ontology, value realism, and cognitive value.
- Education:
- PhD in Philosophy, London School of Economics, 1979
- Undergraduate studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand
Research Interests: Oddie’s work bridges formal and normative philosophy, addressing topics like truthlikeness, moral realism, and the relationship between desire and value. He critiques idealist theories and defends robust value realism, emphasizing causal efficacy of values. Recent projects examine epistemic utility, cognitive value, and environmental ethics.
Publications: Over 80 papers and books, including seminal works on verisimilitude and metaethical debates. His contributions span journals like British Journal for the Philosophy of Science and Synthese.
Grants & Advising: Extensive academic leadership; no specific grants listed, but his roles reflect institutional impact. No advisee list available.
Labs/Teams: Active in philosophy departments, contributing to interdisciplinary discussions on value and ethics.
