Noah Lemos

Noah Lemos is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the College of William & Mary, within the College of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in epistemology and ethics, with notable contributions to debates on moral epistemology, skepticism, and foundational philosophical methodology. Previously, he taught at Virginia Tech, Texas universities, and DePauw University. His research explores intersections between ethical and epistemic norms, as well as foundational questions in value theory.

Education:

• Brown University, 1983 (likely PhD)

Research Interests:

• Epistemological skepticism and its counterarguments
• Ethical theory and moral reasoning
• Defenses of common-sense beliefs against epistemic challenges

His work often bridges meta-ethics and epistemology, examining how ethical commitments interact with knowledge claims.

Publications: Authored influential books such as Intrinsic Value (1994), Common Sense (2004), and An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge (2007, 2nd ed. 2020). Contributed chapters to The Oxford Handbook of Epistemology and The Oxford Handbook of Skepticism. His articles appear in journals like Mind, The Journal of Philosophy, and Philosophical Studies.

Professional Roles: Co-editor of The Journal of Ethics.