J. Dmitri Gallow

J. Dmitri Gallow is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California (USC), part of the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Prior to his current position, he held roles at the Dianoia Institute of Philosophy, the University of Pittsburgh, and New York University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2014.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2014)

Research Interests: Gallow specializes in the philosophy of probability, rational choice theory, formal epistemology, and the metaphysics of causation and chance. His work extends to related areas such as the philosophy of science, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of economics, philosophy of language, logic, and the philosophy of artificial intelligence. He explores topics like rational norms governing credence and choice, and the connections between causation, chance, and decision-making.

Teaching: He has taught advanced courses such as Bayesian Epistemology, Modal Logic, and Metaontology, as well as introductory courses like Logic and Philosophy of Science. Materials from his classes, including lecture notes and syllabi, are publicly accessible.

Presentations: Gallow has presented at venues including the Dianoia Institute of Philosophy, Rutgers University, the University of Helsinki, and Carnegie Mellon University. His talks include discussions on 'Decision and Foreknowledge,' 'Two-Dimensional Chance Deference,' and 'Learning and Value Change.'

Professional Activities: He contributed to an 'Ask Me Anything' interview with Friction in 2021 and maintains an active profile in academic engagement, including course material sharing and seminar participation.