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Rhys Borchert is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, University of Greifswald, Germany. He maintains an office in Room 2.01 at Baderstraße 6, 17489 Greifswald, and is accessible via email and by appointment for consultation.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2014)
- Master of Philosophy from University of Oxford (2017)
- PhD in Philosophy from University of Arizona (2024) with dissertation on the nature of empirical justification
Dr. Borchert's research spans multiple interconnected domains within theoretical philosophy. His primary focus lies at the intersection of epistemology and decision theory, particularly examining how evidence functions in justification processes, the nature of rational belief formation, and the relationship between normativity and action. His work demonstrates particular interest in anxiety's epistemic role, discrimination mechanisms in decision contexts, and the philosophical implications of blindspots in knowledge acquisition. By bridging traditional philosophical inquiry with insights from cognitive science, he develops nuanced frameworks for understanding how humans process evidence under uncertainty while maintaining rational coherence.
His publication record reveals a distinctive trajectory through contemporary philosophical challenges, with increasing sophistication in addressing complex epistemic scenarios. The articles show a consistent thread connecting foundational epistemological concerns with practical decision contexts, suggesting an integrated approach to theoretical and applied philosophy. Particularly notable is his examination of non-standard evidence types and their implications for normative decision frameworks, which appears across multiple publications from 2023-2025.
Dr. Borchert actively maintains academic presence through PhilPeople and a personal website, engaging with the broader philosophical community. His research collaborations with scholars like Jack Spencer, Juan Comesaña, Tim Kearl, Aliya Rumana, and Yili Zhou demonstrate productive interdisciplinary connections across the philosophical landscape.
