My name is Samuel A. Taylor. I am currently an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Tuskegee University. I received my PhD in August of 2013. Before coming to Tuskegee, I previously taught at the University of Minnesota - Duluth and Auburn University. Throughout my courses I treat the study of philosophy within the university not just as a means to developing important career skills (which it certainly does) but also, just as importantly, critical to 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 but 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 intellectual humility and epistemic injustice.
Outside of philosophy I have a variety of interests including an obsession with board games -- honestly, I probably own (and play) more board games than many people even know exist. I also love simply spending time doing anything with my wife, Hannah, and our two children Nora (2 years) and Malcolm (3 months)!
My research focuses on issues in epistemology but 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 intellectual humility and epistemic injustice.
Outside of philosophy I have a variety of interests including an obsession with board games -- honestly, I probably own (and play) more board games than many people even know exist. I also love simply spending time doing anything with my wife, Hannah, and our two children Nora (2 years) and Malcolm (3 months)!
