Yoaav Isaacs

Yoaav Isaacs is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University, specializing in epistemology, decision theory, and the philosophy of religion. He holds a BA in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College, an MA in Divinity from the University of Chicago, an M.Phil in Philosophical Theology from Oxford, and a Ph.D in Philosophy from Princeton University. His research explores foundational issues in rational decision-making, epistemic norms, and religious belief systems.

• Education:
  • BA in Liberal Arts, St. John’s College
  • MA in Divinity, University of Chicago
  • M.Phil in Philosophical Theology, University of Oxford
  • PhD in Philosophy, Princeton University

His work bridges formal philosophy with applied ethics, addressing topics like evidential decision theory, self-locating belief in cosmology, and statistical reasoning in legal contexts. Recent scholarship includes critiques of calibrationism in epistemology and analyses of Title IX policy reforms through probabilistic lenses. Despite no explicit awards listed, his prolific output demonstrates sustained engagement with interdisciplinary challenges at the intersection of logic, ethics, and law.

While no advising or grant details are provided, his writings often emphasize practical implications of theoretical frameworks. His affiliation with Baylor’s Philosophy Department positions him within the College of Arts & Sciences, where he contributes to undergraduate and graduate curricula.