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Matthew Chrisman is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, where he holds a position in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He specializes in ethics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and political philosophy. His research explores topics such as epistemic norms, doxastic agency, the semantics of deontic modals, and the role of discourse in democracy. Chrisman holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.A. from Rice University. He has held leadership roles, including Deputy Head of School (2018-2019) and Head of Philosophy (2015-2018), and currently serves as Area Editor for Ergo and Subject Co-Editor for the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
His work integrates theoretical philosophy with practical engagement, such as leading the Responsible Debate Project and contributing to public initiatives like the Charter for Responsible Debate. He has supervised numerous PhD students, many of whom secured academic positions globally. Key publications include The Meaning of 'Ought' (2016) and Belief, Agency, and Knowledge (2022). His research also addresses contemporary issues like epistemic freedom, institutional norms for belief, and the ethics of public discourse.
