Theses - Philosophy
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An Anscombean Approach to Animal Agency
(2019-03-02)The ultimate aim of this thesis is to explain how the theory of action found in Anscombe’s Intention can be modified to deliver a plausible account of non-human animal agency (henceforth, animal agency). More specifically, ... -
Reductive Aspects of Thermal Physics
(2019-03-23)This thesis examines various reductive case studies in thermal physics. In particular, I argue that according to my account of reduction-as-construction, there are two suc- cessful examples of reduction. Thermodynamics ... -
The Mind as a Predictive Modelling Engine: Generative Models, Structural Similarity, and Mental Representation
(2018-12-07)I outline and defend a theory of mental representation based on three ideas that I extract from the work of the mid-twentieth century philosopher, psychologist, and cybernetician Kenneth Craik: first, an account of mental ... -
Democratic Speech in Divided Times
(2018-11-24)Democratic theorists have influentially argued that inclusive deliberation, where citizens voice their concerns and exchange justifications, is crucial to democracy. However, this deliberative ideal has come under sustained ...
