My name is Samuel A. Taylor. I am an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Tuskegee University. I previously held visiting positions at 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 -- admittedly important -- skill development, but also as critical for one's own personal development. Please visit my teaching pages to learn more about my approach to teaching.
My research focuses on issues in epistemology that often overlap with issues in the philosophy of mind, the nature of agency, and more general normative issues. Much of my work investigates the role that consciousness and attention have for understanding epistemic rationality, and for understanding the nature and value of epistemic agency. I have also recently become interested in a number of issues surrounding echo chambers, epistemic humility, and epistemic injustice.
Outside philosophy I have an obsession with tabletop gaming and with the 'art' of making Neapolitan pizza. I also spend my time having adventures (real and imaginary) with my partner and our three children.
You can reach me at: staylor [at] tuskegee [dot] com.
My research focuses on issues in epistemology that often overlap with issues in the philosophy of mind, the nature of agency, and more general normative issues. Much of my work investigates the role that consciousness and attention have for understanding epistemic rationality, and for understanding the nature and value of epistemic agency. I have also recently become interested in a number of issues surrounding echo chambers, epistemic humility, and epistemic injustice.
Outside philosophy I have an obsession with tabletop gaming and with the 'art' of making Neapolitan pizza. I also spend my time having adventures (real and imaginary) with my partner and our three children.
You can reach me at: staylor [at] tuskegee [dot] com.
