جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jessica Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epistemology
• Moral Responsibility
• Philosophical Methodology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Brown is a Professor at the University of St Andrews within the School of Philosophical, Anthropological & Film Studies . Her work bridges epistemology, moral responsibility, and philosophical methodology, with a focus on both individual and collective epistemic practices. Institution: University of St Andrews School: Philosophical, Anthropological & Film Studies Research Outputs: 52 Research Overview Prof Brown's research spans three core domains: (1) Epistemology – examining evidence, knowledge transmission, fallibilism vs. infallibilism, contextualism, and norms of assertion; (2) Moral/Epicemic Responsibility – analyzing blame attribution for beliefs and actions at individual and group levels; (3) Philosophical Methodology – critiquing the role of intuitions, thought experiments, and ordinary language in philosophical inquiry, while addressing scepticism about the discipline's validity. Publication Trends Her articles reflect evolving focus from foundational epistemological concepts (2013-2018) to collective epistemic responsibility (2020-2023). Topics include group motivation, epistemic blame, and fallibilist frameworks, often intersecting with social philosophy and philosophical psychology. Scientific Recognition Fellow, Royal Society of Edinburgh (2018) Mentorship & Funding Supervised: 14 postgraduate students/researchers Major Grants: Leverhulme Trust Fellowship, Royal Society of Edinburgh Workshop Award, AHRC Standard Projects

Charity Andersonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Religion
• Fallibilism
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Charity Anderson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Baylor University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research specializes in epistemology and philosophy of religion, with focus areas including fallibilism, epistemic modals, and evidence theory. She has presented her work at major philosophy conferences including the APA and Butler Society meetings. Her publications primarily explore epistemological frameworks and religious philosophy, examining topics such as divine hiddenness, fallibilist theories, and evidentiary arguments. Her most recent work addresses progress in philosophy and truth theories.

Bernhard Salowمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Epistemology
• Formal Epistemology
• Philosophy of Mind
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bernhard Salow is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Tutorial Fellow at Magdalen College, University of Oxford. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Philosophy from MIT (2011–2015), a BPhil from New College, Oxford (2009–2011), and an MMathPhil from St Hugh’s College, Oxford (2005–2009). He previously held a Junior Research Fellowship at Trinity College, Cambridge (2015–2018). Salow’s research focuses on formal epistemology, particularly exploring topics like the KK principle, belief revision, and externalism. His work bridges philosophical analysis with formal methods, addressing issues in decision theory, probability theory, and epistemic risk. Recent contributions include examining iterated knowledge, the value of evidence, and normative frameworks for belief revision. His publications span journals such as Mind , Noûs , and Philosophical Studies , with a strong emphasis on rigorous theoretical exploration. He maintains an active academic blog and personal website at http://users.ox.ac.uk/~shug2406/ . Salow’s teaching responsibilities at Magdalen College involve mentoring undergraduates in Philosophy and Mathematics. His research often intersects with interdisciplinary questions in philosophy of science and cognitive science, reflecting a commitment to both theoretical depth and practical relevance.

Kevin Douglas Hooverمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Macroeconomics
• History of Economics
• Philosophy of Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin Douglas Hoover is a Professor of Economics and Professor of Philosophy at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences since 2006. His research bridges macroeconomics, monetary economics, the history of economics, and the philosophy of empirical science, with a focus on causal search methodologies, microfoundational programs, and the methodology of economic modeling. Education: Ph.D., University of Oxford, 1985 M.A., University of Oxford, 1983 B.A., University of Oxford, 1979 Research Interests: Hoover’s work examines the intersection of economics and philosophy, particularly causal inference in econometrics, the history of macroeconomic thought, and the role of first principles in economic analysis. He has written extensively on figures like Charles S. Peirce and John Maynard Keynes, exploring their contributions to economic theory and methodology. Awards: Best Paper Award, International History of Economics Society (2015) Grants & Advising: Principal Investigator: NSF-funded 'Models and Causal Structure in Econometric Analysis' (2010–2012) Faculty Member: NEH grant 'Teaching the History of Political Economy' (2009–2010) Organized conferences on growth economics and the history of economic thought Collaborations: Engaged with institutions like the Austrian National Bank, Bank of Albania, and University of Vienna, reflecting his interdisciplinary and international academic network.

Stephen Kempمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Theory
• Risk Studies
• Epistemology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Stephen Kemp is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. He holds a BA and MPhil from Massey University (New Zealand) and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on social theory, epistemology, and the ontology of the social world, particularly exploring debates around social scientific knowledge, structure/agency dynamics, and actor-network theory. Kemp's work interrogates the purposes and justifications of social science while critically engaging with methodologies like critical realism and pragmatism. His academic background includes extensive contributions to sociology and philosophy of science, with key interests spanning risk studies, gendered risk perception, and the sociology of knowledge/power relationships. He actively supervises doctoral research in social theory, philosophy of social science, risk studies, and human/non-human divides. Kemp's recent publications address topics such as objectivity in social sciences, organizational theory critiques, and reflexive sociological methodologies. He maintains office hours in the Chrystal Macmillan Building (Room 6.30) and is accessible via email at s.kemp@ed.ac.uk. His work bridges theoretical sociology with contemporary debates about knowledge production and societal complexity.

Michael W. Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Philosophy of Technology
• Reflective Equilibrium
• Epistemology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael W. Schmidt is a postdoctoral researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , affiliated with the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) since 2020. His work bridges philosophy with technology assessment, focusing on the Philosophy of Technology , Reflective Equilibrium , and Political Philosophy . He explores ethical dimensions of autonomous vehicles , AI ethics , and robotics , emphasizing public reason and human rights . Education : PhD in Philosophy (KIT, 2022) with a thesis on reflective equilibrium as a form of life. Research Themes : Methodology of reflective equilibrium, epistemology of understanding, Rawlsian political theory, and ethics of socio-technical systems. Recent Publications : Analyze AI ethics implementation, social media's impact on democracy, and governance frameworks for sustainable energy transitions.

Graham Harmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy
• Ontology
• Speculative Realism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Graham Harman is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Liberal Arts Program Coordinator at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) . He was born in 1968 in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and holds an MA from Penn State University and a PhD from DePaul University. Harman is renowned for pioneering Object-Oriented Ontology and has authored eighteen books, including the recent Art and Objects (2019). Education: BA, St. John's College (Maryland) MA, Penn State University PhD, DePaul University Harman’s research spans metaphysics, speculative realism, and their intersections with architecture and art. He critiques literalism and explores the autonomy of objects, retroactivity, and the aesthetics of weirdness, often engaging with thinkers like Bruno Latour, Slavoj Žižek, and Alain Badiou. His work reconfigures traditional philosophical debates to address contemporary cultural and design challenges. Recent publications highlight speculative realism, flat ontology, and architectural theory, with a focus on objects in design, art, and environmental education. Articles from 2025–2024 emphasize metaphysical frameworks, aesthetics, and interdisciplinary dialogues between philosophy and science. Scientific Awards: AUC Excellence in Research Award (2009)

Laurent De Brieyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Theory
• Democratic Governance
• Political Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laurent De Briey is a Professor at the University of Namur, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Politics and Communication and the Transitions Philosophical space of Namur. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Université Catholique de Louvain, specializing in political theory and democratic governance. His research focuses on political philosophy, comparative politics, climate policy, and republican theory. Notable projects include studies on citizens' assemblies in climate governance and democratic renewal. He has an h-index of 9 and has advised 9 students. Education: PhD in Political Philosophy: 'Du sens à l'action. Prémisses philosophiques pour un dépassement du libéralisme' (Université Catholique de Louvain, 2002) Research Interests: Exploring themes such as consociational democracy, electoral systems, democratic crises, and ecological transition. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical governance challenges, emphasizing institutional reforms and participatory mechanisms. Awards & Recognition: While no specific prizes are listed, his impactful contributions to political theory are reflected in his extensive publication record and h-index. Advising & Grants: Supervised 9 students and led projects on citizens' assemblies' role in climate governance (2021–2025). Collaborations focus on Belgium and international comparative studies. Labs/Teams: Active within the Transitions research group, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on political theory and societal challenges.

Jonathan M Livengoodمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Experimental Philosophy
• Causal Attribution
• Actual Causation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jonathan M Livengood is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on experimental philosophy, causal attribution, and the integration of empirical methods into philosophical inquiry. He explores topics such as actual causation, ethics, and the philosophy of science, with interdisciplinary engagement in neuroscience, medicine, and genetics. Key research interests include the application of experimental methods to philosophical problems, particularly in ethics (e.g., informed consent, trolley problem variants), causal reasoning, and the history of scientific experiments (e.g., chromatography). His work often bridges theoretical philosophy with empirical data, emphasizing cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent publications highlight his contributions to neuroethics, probabilistic reasoning in medical contexts, and the philosophical analysis of gene-environment interactions. Though not explicitly stated, his research network spans collaborations in North America and beyond, reflecting a globally engaged academic profile.

Silvia De Toffoliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophy of Mathematics
• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Silvia De Toffoli is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University School for Advanced Studies IUSS Pavia , Italy. She holds affiliations with the Institute of History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Literature at the Technical University of Berlin and the Laboratoire SPHere in Paris. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at Linköping University (Sweden) and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Princeton University. She holds dual PhDs in Philosophy (Stanford University, 2019) and Mathematics (Technical University of Berlin, 2013). Her research focuses on the philosophy of mathematics , epistemology , and the intersections of philosophy of science and literature . She explores topics such as mathematical justification, the role of diagrams in proofs, and the historical practices of mathematical rigor. She is actively involved in academic societies like the Association for the Philosophy of Mathematical Practice and the European Society for the Philosophy of Mathematics . De Toffoli has been recognized for her work with the Wallenberg Academy Fellowship (Linköping University). Her scholarship bridges historical case studies (e.g., the Italian School of Algebraic Geometry) with contemporary debates on mathematical rigor, intuition, and visualization. She advocates for a practice-based approach to understanding mathematical knowledge, emphasizing the social and cognitive dimensions of mathematical reasoning. Her publications span over 20 articles, including influential works on diagrammatic reasoning, the epistemological status of mathematical diagrams, and the fallibilist nature of mathematical justification. She also engages with broader philosophical themes, such as existential pessimism in Giacomo Leopardi’s writings.

• Metaethics
• Moral Epistemology
• Normative Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francesca Bunkenborg is a Researcher in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Göttingen since April 2024. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2024), with a dissertation focusing on moral certainty and uncertainty. Her research interests span Metaethics, Moral Epistemology, Normative Ethics, Virtue Theory, and the History of Moral Philosophy. She has held research positions at Stockholm University (2019), University of Toronto (2020), and was part of the Einstein Ethics Group within the TOPOI Excellence Cluster in Berlin (2017-2020). Awards include a Fulbright Scholarship and support from the German National Academic Foundation. Her work examines moral evaluation, epistemic justification of moral beliefs, and ethical reasoning under uncertainty. Notable contributions include analyses of supererogatory acts, virtue differentiation (modesty vs. humility), and conceptual engineering in moral theory. She has presented at leading international conferences such as the European Congress of Analytic Philosophy and the Deutscher Kongress für Philosophie. Awards and fellowships include the Fulbright Scholarship and the German National Academic Foundation's grants for both undergraduate and doctoral studies. Her research has been supported through affiliations with institutions like the LMU Munich Ethics Center and the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg Institute of Philosophy. Current office hours are Wednesdays 14:00-15:00 via email appointment during lecture periods, with all other consultations arranged by email.

Frederick Aquinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systematic Theology
• Philosophy of Religion
• Philosophical Theology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Frederick Aquino is a Professor of Systematic Theology at Southern Methodist University (SMU), specializing in Philosophical Theology , Religious Epistemology , and Spiritual Perception . He holds a Ph.D. from SMU (2000) and previous degrees from Abilene Christian University (BA, MA, MDIV). His work focuses on the Doctrine of Deification , John Henry Newman , and Maximus the Confessor . Education: Ph.D., Southern Methodist University (2000) BA, MA, MDIV, Abilene Christian University Research Trends: Recent publications explore Newman's epistemology, comparative theology with Joseph Ratzinger, and intersections between virtue epistemology and spiritual formation . His scholarship bridges historical theology and modern philosophical discourse , emphasizing faith-reason dynamics . Scientific Awards: Visiting Scholar, National Institute for Newman Studies (2019, 2021) Scholarly Outreach Award (2024) Editorial Board, Newman Studies Journal Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award (ACU, 2000-01, 2019-20) William M. Green Lecturer (2023) Advising and Grants: No explicit student advising details found. Active in editorial leadership (Oxford University Press handbooks) and scholarly outreach initiatives. Labs/Teams: No specific lab information; collaborates with Newman-Ratzinger research circles and Oxford University Press editorial teams.

Lisa Warenskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Science
• Logic
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lisa Warenski is an Affiliated Professor in the Department of Philosophy at The Graduate Center, CUNY, and a Research Associate in the Philosophy Department at the University of Connecticut. Her research spans theoretical and applied epistemology, philosophy of science, and logic, with a focus on organizational epistemic practices in financial services and business ethics. She holds a Ph.D. from The Graduate Center, CUNY (dissertation: The Epistemological Status of Logic , advised by Hartry Field), and a B.A. from Wellesley College. Before academia, she worked as a corporate credit analyst and loan officer in New York City’s banking sector, informing her applied work. She teaches courses in logic and has been affiliated with CUNY since 2012, previously serving as faculty at City College of New York and Union College. Her publications address topics like epistemic norms, financial ethics, and a priori justification. Her research interests include epistemic value, fallibilism, and the application of epistemological principles to organizational decision-making in finance. She actively engages in public philosophy and maintains an interdisciplinary approach to ethical and epistemic challenges in business contexts.

Tony Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Nonviolence Studies
• Ethics
• Social & Political Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tony White is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Pennsylvania State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Binghamton University (2023), an M.A. in Philosophy from West Chester University (2009), and a B.A. in Math Secondary Education from Thiel College (2007). With over a decade of teaching experience at institutions like Penn State and Misericordia University, his research focuses on nonviolent resistance, metaphysical nonduality, and virtue ethics. His areas of specialization include Ethics, Social & Political Philosophy, and Philosophy of Nonviolence. He also teaches courses like 'Ethical Theory,' 'Bioethics,' and 'Philosophy of Religion.' White is a facilitator for the Alternatives to Violence Project and coordinates its Northcentral PA chapter. Recent publications explore sectarianism in social contexts and the philosophical underpinnings of nonviolence. His work appears in Social Philosophy Today and edited volumes like Politics, Polarity, and Peace .

• Environmental Ethics
• Metaphysics
• Aesthetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Brian G. Henning is a Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies & Sciences at Gonzaga University. Since joining Gonzaga in 2008, he has served as the inaugural Director and founder of the Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment. He earned a Ph.D., M.A., and M.Phil. from Fordham University, and a B.A. summa cum laude from Seattle University. Currently, he chairs the Spokane Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board (2024–2027) and remains active in community initiatives like the Spokane Climate Project. Education Ph.D., Fordham University M.Phil., Fordham University M.A., Fordham University B.A., summa cum laude , Seattle University Dr. Henning's research lies at the intersection of metaphysics, aesthetics, and ethics, with a focus on Alfred North Whitehead's philosophy of organism. He pioneers non-anthropocentric ethical frameworks to address climate change, animal rights, and sustainability. His work challenges mainstream concepts like 'stewardship' and 'sustainability,' advocating for a return to foundational moral philosophy inquiries about the 'good life.' His recent publications emphasize Whiteheadian responses to climate ethics , the moral significance of non-human organisms , and metaphysical foundations for environmental ethics . He explores themes like collective individuality in biology and the ethical implications of land use. Scientific Awards John N. Findlay Book Prize (Metaphysical Society of America) for The Ethics of Creativity Foreword Magazine 'Top Ten Picks' for university press books (2014) Dr. Henning has delivered over 190 talks globally and played pivotal roles in academic and community initiatives, including founding Gonzaga's Climate Institute and mentoring the university's fossil fuel divestment campaign. He contributes extensively to the Edinburgh Critical Edition of Whitehead's Complete Works as Executive Director and Series Editor.