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Matthew McGrath is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a PhD from Brown University. Prior to his current position, he served as Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University. His research focuses on epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of perception, particularly exploring the interplay between epistemic and practical notions, and the nature of perceptual appearances and their role in knowledge acquisition.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy, Brown University
Research interests span epistemic duties, pragmatic encroachment, perceptual justification, and the metaphysical structure of objects. He co-authored Knowledge in an Uncertain World (Oxford 2009) and Epistemology: A Contemporary Introduction (Oxford 2014). Recent work examines epistemic norms for judgment suspension, agency limitations in belief formation, and non-subjectivist accounts of perceptual seemings.
His publications reflect a sustained engagement with normative epistemology, perceptual epistemology, and metaphysical puzzles. McGrath’s contributions challenge traditional views on evidence, justification, and the relationship between appearance and reality.
Grants and advising: No specific grants or advisees listed in available materials.
Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned; likely part of the Philosophy Department’s research community at WashU.
