Roger White's work considers epistemology and the philosophy of science, including perceptual justification, applications of probability to reasoning, skepticism, induction, and the role of explanatory considerations in theory assessment.
Prof. DeRosset's research is focused on metaphysics and the philosophy of language, with a particular interest in the metaphysics of modality, and the utility and limits of explanation and reduction in metaphysics. He will deliver a talk titled “Skepticism about Grounding”.
Jacob Beck's research focuses on mental representation and consciousness. The title of Professor Beck's talk is "Is Perception Analog?"
Prof. Gertler's research is focused on the philosophy of mind, particularly self-knowledge, mental content, consciousness, and the self. She will deliver a talk on "Rational Agency".
Amie L. Thomasson, professor of philosophy at Dartmouth College, will deliver a talk titled "How can we come to know metaphysical modal truths?”
