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Rebecca Hanrahan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Whitman College. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with practical engagement, focusing on modal epistemology and the philosophy of mind.
Education:
- B.A., Smith College (1989)
- M.A. & Ph.D., University of North Carolina (1998)
Her research in modal epistemology explores how we acquire knowledge about possibilities and necessities, while her work in philosophy of mind investigates the nature of consciousness and challenges to materialist theories. She also contributes to animal ethics through interdisciplinary analysis.
Recent publications include critiques of modal empiricism, analyses of philosophical zombies, and ethical considerations of human-dog relationships. Despite her technical focus, she emphasizes accessibility and real-world applications in her scholarship.
