Mark Moyer teaches Introduction to Philosophy as well as more advanced courses in metaphysics and philosophy of mind. His research lies primarily in metaphysics, especially material constitution and modality. A common theme in his work is an attempt to show how various metaphysical puzzles are the result of semantic confusion.
Associate Professor
Publications
“Does Four-Dimensionalism Explain Coincidence?”
Australasian Journal of Philosophy, June 2009 (vol. 87, issue 3, pp. 479-488)
“A Survival Guide to Fission”
Philosophical Studies, December 2008 (vol. 141, no. 3, pp. 299-322)
“Why We Shouldn't Swallow Worm Slices: A Case Study in Semantic Accommodation”
Noûs, March 2008 (vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 109-138)
“Weak and Global Supervenience Are Strong”
Philosophical Studies, March 2008 (vol. 138, no. 1, pp. 125-150)
“Statues and Lumps: A Strange Coincidence?”
Synthese, January 2006 (vol. 148, issue 2, pp. 401-423)
Areas of Expertise and/or Research
Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language
Education
- Ph.D., Rutgers University, 2002
Contact
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Office Location:
70 South Williams Street, Room 205