Susan Haack

Susan Haack is a Professor at the University of Miami, known for her significant contributions to the philosophy of science, epistemology, and logic. She was invited as a distinguished lecturer for the Stanisław Kamiński Memorial Lectures at the Faculty of Philosophy, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, in May 2007, where she delivered a 30-hour course titled Evidence and Method in the Sciences: Logical, Social, and Worldly Dimensions, and an open doctoral seminar on The Integrity of Science.

Her research centers on the foundations of scientific inquiry, advocating a "Critical Common-sensist" approach that balances logical rigor, social dimensions, and the role of the external world in knowledge formation. She critiques both extreme deference to scientific authority and cynical sociological reductions of science, arguing for a balanced, evidence-based epistemology. Her influential book, Defending Science – Within Reason: Between Scientism and Cynicism, is central to her philosophical stance.

The lectures she delivered reflect a consistent focus on interdisciplinary philosophical analysis of science, integrating insights from logic, law, and scientific practice. Her work emphasizes the ethical and epistemological values underpinning scientific integrity, such as evidence-sharing and respect for data.

Susan Haack has not been associated with any formal academic appointments at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin beyond her visiting role. There is no indication of advising activities, grants, or awards mentioned in the provided text. She is not part of any lab or research team at KUL, and the document does not reference any ongoing collaborative projects.