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Scott Carson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he also serves as Chair. He is a participating faculty member in the Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES) and a faculty associate in The George Washington Forum on American Ideas, Politics, and Institutions, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement across philosophy, biology, and the humanities.
Education:
- Ph.D., Philosophy, Duke University (1996)
- Ph.D., Classical Philology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1986)
- M.A., Roman History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1981)
- B.A., Kent State University (1978)
His research centers on Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, Philosophy of Biology, and Analytic Philosophical Theology. He investigates Aristotle’s logic and epistemology, the structure of evolutionary theory, mechanistic explanation in science, and the role of indeterminacy in scientific theories. His work bridges classical philosophy with contemporary scientific thought, particularly in evolutionary biology and biomedical sciences. He is currently working on two book manuscripts: Aristotle’s Scientific Realism and Explaining Nature and the Nature of Explanation: A History of Philosophical and Scientific Naturalism.
His recent publications reflect a deep engagement with both historical and analytical philosophy, spanning topics from Aristotelian semantics to the metaphysical foundations of evolutionary theory. These works show a consistent focus on logical rigor, scientific methodology, and the philosophical implications of biological theories. His interdisciplinary approach integrates philology, logic, and philosophy of science.
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He advises students in philosophy, particularly in ancient and medieval thought and philosophy of science, though specific advisees are not named. His teaching includes courses such as Ancient Greek Philosophy, Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy, Plato, and Philosophy of Biology. He is involved in research grants and collaborative projects through OCEES and the George Washington Forum, supporting interdisciplinary scholarship. He has contributed to digital humanities through early computational tools for Greek language and classical texts.
He is affiliated with the Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES), which supports research integrating ecological and evolutionary perspectives across disciplines. His work in the George Washington Forum extends his inquiry into the philosophical and political foundations of American institutions, linking historical and contemporary thought.
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