My name is Samuel A. Taylor. I'm currently an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Tuskegee University. I previously held visiting positions at both the University of Minnesota - Duluth and Auburn University. Throughout my courses, I treat the study of philosophy within the university as more than just a means to developing important skills, but also as critical for one's own development as a person. Please visit my teaching pages to learn more about my approach to teaching.
My research focuses on issues in epistemology that often overlaps with a number of issues in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and ethics. Much of my work investigates the roles that consciousness and attention play in a proper account of epistemic rationality, and connections to the role of epistemic agency in explaining the value of knowledge and justification. I have also recently become interested in a number of issues surrounding both echo chambers, epistemic humility, and epistemic injustice.
Outside philosophy I have a variety of interests including an obsession with board games and the art of making Neapolitan pizza. I also spend much of with my partner going on adventures and playing with our three children.
You can reach me at: staylor [at] tuskegee [dot] com.
My research focuses on issues in epistemology that often overlaps with a number of issues in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and ethics. Much of my work investigates the roles that consciousness and attention play in a proper account of epistemic rationality, and connections to the role of epistemic agency in explaining the value of knowledge and justification. I have also recently become interested in a number of issues surrounding both echo chambers, epistemic humility, and epistemic injustice.
Outside philosophy I have a variety of interests including an obsession with board games and the art of making Neapolitan pizza. I also spend much of with my partner going on adventures and playing with our three children.
You can reach me at: staylor [at] tuskegee [dot] com.
