Paul Boghossian

Paul Boghossian is a Silver Professor of Philosophy at New York University's Department of Philosophy and holds a Distinguished Research Professorship at the University of Birmingham. He directs the New York Institute of Philosophy and NYU's Global Institute for Advanced Study. Previously, he chaired NYU's Philosophy Department from 1994–2004. His research focuses on epistemology, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language, with notable works on the a priori, relativism, and genocide. Boghossian has authored influential books like Fear of Knowledge and contributed to debates on moral relativism and the foundations of logic. He has held fellowships from institutions including the National Endowment for the Humanities and Magdalen College (Oxford), and served on advisory boards such as the University of London's School of Advanced Study.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Princeton University, 1987

Research Interests: Boghossian's work critically examines relativism, constructivism, and the nature of a priori knowledge. He argues against moral relativism, defending the existence of objective moral truths. His analyses of the a priori and analytic/synthetic distinction have reshaped epistemological debates. Recent work explores normativity, inference, and the implications of content externalism.

Awards & Recognition:

• Fellow of the New York Institute for the Humanities
• Fulbright Senior Specialist
• Visitor at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton

Grants & Leadership: Directed NYU's Global Institute for Advanced Study and co-edited New Essays on the A Priori. His advisory roles include the Global Citizenship Commission under Gordon Brown and the University of London's School of Advanced Study.

Labs & Collaborations: Leads interdisciplinary initiatives at the New York Institute of Philosophy, focusing on foundational questions in philosophy and cognitive science.