Philosophy with Watson

The most important facet of the job of being a philosopher today is teaching! Nearly all who are lucky enough to count themselves in the ranks of professional philosophers are philosophy teachers. I am no different. I am proud to pass on the incredibly valuable critical thinking, reflection, and argumentative skills philosophy inculcates, and I… Read more

My dissertation engages classic and contemporary political philosophy in arguing that citizenship in liberal democracies requires a demanding level of epistemic engagement from their citizens. My work is crucial for all of us who want to live in societies that rely on accurate knowledge and deliberative persuasion to live freely and equally with each other.… Read more

I serve as director of Binghamton University’s Critical Thinking Lab! The Critical Thinking Lab is a free tutoring service specializing in philosophical skills and argumentative writing. What Does the Critical Thinking Lab Do? We are here to develop your best thinking. You can expect an individualized session with a trained critical thinking consultant for help… Read more

The Wisdom of the People podcast exists because mainstream conversation and rhetoric surrounding controversies about rights, governance, political discussion, social justice, and institutional practice have little to no engagement in the philosophical foundations of democratic values. Talk of politics in the news or on social media rarely considers questions about what democratic freedom and equality… Read more

“Justifying Humanitarian Interference for Epistemic Threats” – published in Engaging Populism: Democracy and the Intellectual Virtues, (Palgrave Macmillan, 2022), pgs 295-319 Abstract: One feature of authoritarian populist regimes is the degree to which they both command and pollute epistemic environments. Populist leaders frequently employ strategies that both intentionally pollute the epistemic environment of political discourse… Read more