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Joseph Bentley is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Manchester, specializing in 20th-century analytic philosophy with a focus on the Vienna Circle and naturalized epistemology. His research examines the meta-theoretical projects of Otto Neurath and Rudolf Carnap, arguing for a distinct form of epistemological naturalism that retains an analytic/synthetic distinction.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (University of Durham, 2011–2014)
- Master of Letters in Philosophy (University of St Andrews, 2016–2017)
Research Interests: His work bridges historical and contemporary philosophy, addressing themes such as logical empiricism, protocol sentences, and the legacy of the Vienna Circle. Key areas include the compatibility of Neurath and Carnap’s frameworks, critiques of Quinean naturalism, and the philosophical foundations of scientific evidence.
Recent Contributions: Bentley has published a monograph (2023) and peer-reviewed articles (2021–2024) on Carnap, Neurath, and Kuhn. His 2024 article in Studies in History and Philosophy of Science explores the Vienna Circle’s alignment with Kuhn’s philosophy of science.
Professional Activities:
- Organized The Vienna Circle and Beyond conference (2023)
- Presented invited talks on protocol sentences (2019) and Kuhn (2024)
- Participated in HOPOS 2024 and the Kuhn Centennial Conference
