Baker Hall's dedication plate

Research Areas

Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic

• Categorical Logic
• Computability and Automated Proof Search
• Philosophy and History of Mathematics
• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophical Logic
• Proof Theory

Philosophy of Science and Methodology

• Belief Revision
• Cognitive Science and Philosophy of Mind
• Computational Epistemology
• Induction and Learning
• Inductive Logic and Statistics
• Philosophy of Social Science
• Rational Choice, Decision Theory and Game Theory
• Theory of Causation

Ethics and Value Theory

• Bioethics
• Business and Professional Ethics
• Criminal Justice Policy
• Conflict and Dispute Resolution
• Methodology in Theoretical and Applied Ethics
• Political Philosophy
• Technology Enhanced Learning in Ethics

The areas of research in the department appear non-traditional, but, on closer inspection, are simply modern approaches to answering old questions. In developing these approaches, we aim to bridge the gap between the humanities and the sciences. Consequently, our work is interdisciplinary and highly focused. Philosophers have a reputation for creating problems. Our department stands in that tradition, but is dedicated to solving problems as well.