Faculty Research Areas
MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY
Analytic Metaphysics Maureen Donnelly, David Hershenov, Barry Smith, Neil Williams
Epistemology James Beebe, John Beverley, Regina Hurley
Ethics
Normative Ethics Duane Long, Ryan Muldoon, Alexandra Oprea, Alexander Schaefer
Applied Ethics David Hershenov, David Emmanuel Gray, Sarah Vincent
Logic John Beverley, Thomas E. Bittner Maureen Donnelly, Neil Williams
Philosophy of Cognitive Science James Beebe, Sarah Vincent
Philosophy of Language Lewis Powell
Philosophy of Mind Lewis Powell, Neil Williams
Philosophy of Science Justin Bruner, Toby Friend, Ryan Muldoon, Barry Smith, Neil Williams
Social Epistemology John Beverley, Justin Bruner, Ryan Muldoon, Alexandra Oprea
Social and Political Philosophy Justin Bruner, James Lawler, Ryan Muldoon, Alexandra Oprea, Barry Smith, David Emmanuel Gray, Alexander Schaefer
Asian Philosophy Daniel Stephens
SPECIAL AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST
Artificial Intelligence Barry Smith
Applied Ontology John Beverley, Thomas E. Bittner, Maureen Donnelly, Regina Hurley, Barry Smith, Neil Williams
Biomedical Ontology John Beverley, Barry Smith
Causation and Causal Powers Neil Williams
Decision Theory Justin Bruner, David Emmanuel Gray, Alexandra Oprea, Alexander Schaefer
Experimental Philosophy James Beebe, Justin Bruner, Ryan Muldoon
Moral Psychology James Beebe, Duane Long, Sarah Vincent
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Justin Bruner, David Emmanuel Gray,
Ryan Muldoon, Alexandra Oprea, Alexander Schaefer
Philosophy of Biomedicine David Hershenov, Barry Smith
Philosophy of Religion James Beebe, David Hershenov
Quantum Physics Thomas E. Bittner, Barry Smith
Race, Ethnicity, Diversity Ryan Muldoon, John Beverley
Relations Maureen Donnelly
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY
Faculty in the department cover all major periods in the history of philosophy, with special focus on the following areas:
Ancient Philosophy Duane Long
Early Modern Philosophy Stewart Duncan, Lewis Powell, Alexandra Oprea
French and German Philosophy James Lawler