Wesley Buckwalter

Wesley Buckwalter

Wesley Buckwalter

Assistant Professor

Moral psychology, cognitive science, and epistemology

Wesley Buckwalter is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and a faculty fellow in the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy. Prior to coming to Mason, he's taught in Canada and the UK, and held Banting and Presidential Fellowships at the University of Waterloo and University of Manchester. He specializes in epistemology, cognitive science, moral psychology, and experimental philosophy. He's published over 50 articles and chapters on moral responsibility, ability, blame, mental disorder, knowledge, and injustice. More information about Dr. Buckwalter's research can be found at his website.

Education

PhD, Philosophy, City University of New York Graduate Center

BA, Philosophy, History and Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh