Tom Donaldson

Tom Donaldson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University. He holds a MMathPhil from the University of Oxford and a PhD from Rutgers University. His research focuses on the analytic/synthetic distinction and the metaphysics of mathematics, contributing to foundational debates in philosophy of science and mathematics.

• Education:
• MMathPhil, University of Oxford
• PhD, Rutgers University

Donaldson co-edited the book Philosophy: Asking Questions – Seeking Answers with Steven Stich. He teaches courses such as Introduction to Logic and Reasoning (PHIL 110) and the Pro-Seminar (PHIL 880). His work bridges philosophical analysis with mathematical and scientific reasoning, emphasizing conceptual clarity in metaphysical frameworks.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. He currently advises no students, though his teaching involves mentoring graduate and undergraduate philosophy students.