Research
Currently, my research breaks down into two general categories: epistemology and metaethics. Below are some of the questions I seek to address in my research program.
Epistemology
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Is there something in the structure of Gettier cases that is, in part, responsible for the persistence of the Gettier Problem?
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Does the rationality of a response to a set of evidence depend on whether or not the evidence is misleading?
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Is it the case that, necessarily, if two agents are internal twins, then those agents possess the same evidence? Or, is it possible for internal twins to have different evidence?
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Is it possible to obtain knowledge from a falsehood?
Metaethics
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What is the relationship between reasons for belief and reasons for action?
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Are the notions of epistemic reasons and evidence equivalent and thereby interchageable regarding their use in defending a normative theory?
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Must the inputs into the method of reflective equilibrium be characterized normatively to avoid the charge that reflective equilibrium is merely a reshuffling of prejudices?
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Is Williams (1979) argument against reasons externalism successful? If not, what sorts of responses are available on behalf of reasons externalism?
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What is the correct account of culpable ignorance such that it makes an agent morally responsible for their bad actions?
