Categories and Editors


General Editors
David Bourget (University of London, Australian National University)
David Chalmers (Australian National University)

Areas and Area Editors
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Epistemology (Jonathan Kvanvig)
Metaphilosophy (Jonathan Ichikawa)
Metaphysics (Jonathan Schaffer)
Philosophy of Action (Constantine Sandis)
Philosophy of Language (Berit Brogaard)
Philosophy of Mind (David Bourget, David Chalmers)
Philosophy of Religion (Daniel Howard-Snyder)
M&E, Misc
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Metaphysics and Epistemology
EpistemologyJonathan Kvanvig (Baylor University)
MetaphysicsJonathan Schaffer (Australian National University)
Causation, Laws, etc
Theories of CausationHelen Beebee (University of Birmingham)
Dispositions and PowersStephen Mumford (Nottingham University, University of Nottingham)
Bare DispositionsMatthew Tugby (Nottingham University)
Conditional AnalysesMatthew Tugby (Nottingham University)
Dispositions and BasesMatthew Tugby (Nottingham University)
Masked DispositionsMatthew Tugby (Nottingham University)
PowersMatthew Tugby (Nottingham University)
Dispositions and LawsMarkus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Laws of NatureMarkus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Anti-Realism about LawsMarkus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Best-Systems AnalysesMarkus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Ceteris Paribus LawsMarkus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
LawlikenessMarkus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Nomological Necessity*Markus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Probabilistic LawsMarkus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Special Science LawsMarkus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Laws of Nature, MiscMarkus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Explanation and Laws*Markus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Causation and Laws*Markus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Dispositions and Laws*Markus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Modality
Modal EpistemologyAnand Vaidya (San Jose State University)
Modal ErrorAnand Vaidya (San Jose State University)
Modal IntuitionAnand Vaidya (San Jose State University)
Modal EmpiricismAnand Vaidya (San Jose State University)
Modal Epistemology, MiscAnand Vaidya (San Jose State University)
Modal RationalismAnand Vaidya (San Jose State University)
Modal SkepticismAnand Vaidya (San Jose State University)
Possible WorldsDan Marshall (Australian National University)
Modal ErsatizismDan Marshall (Australian National University)
Modal FictionalismDan Marshall (Australian National University)
Modal RealismDan Marshall (Australian National University)
Impossible WorldsBarak Krakauer (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
Possible Worlds, MiscDan Marshall (Australian National University)
Time
Eternalism, Presentism, Etc
Determinism*Neil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Fatalism*Neil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
The Passage of TimeStephan Torre (Oriel College, University of Oxford)
A-Theories of TimeStephan Torre (Oriel College, University of Oxford)
B-Theories of TimeStephan Torre (Oriel College, University of Oxford)
McTaggart's ArgumentStephan Torre (Oriel College, University of Oxford)
Time and ChangeStephan Torre (Oriel College, University of Oxford)
The Passage of Time, MiscStephan Torre (Oriel College, University of Oxford)
Objects
Material ObjectsCody Gilmore (University of California, Davis)
Coincident ObjectsCody Gilmore (University of California, Davis)
Contingent Identity*Jeremy Garner (Nottingham University)
Material ConstitutionCody Gilmore (University of California, Davis)
MereologyCody Gilmore (University of California, Davis)
Monism*Kelly Trogdon (Lingnan University)
StuffHenry Laycock (Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Clare Hall Cambridge)
Three- and Four-Dimensionalism*Cody Gilmore (University of California, Davis)
UniversalismCody Gilmore (University of California, Davis)
Ontology of Mathematics*Rafal Urbaniak (University of Ghent, University of Gdansk)
Philosophy of ActionConstantine Sandis (Oxford Brookes University, New York University)
Free WillNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Free Will and ScienceNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Free Will and GeneticsNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Free Will and NeuroscienceNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Free Will and PhysicsNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Free Will and PsychologyNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Free Will and Science, MiscNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Theories of Free WillNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Agent CausationNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
CompatibilismNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Free Will SkepticismNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Identification TheoriesNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
IncompatibilismNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Libertarianism about Free WillNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Semi-CompatibilismNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Theories of Free Will, MiscNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Topics in Free WillNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Alternative PossibilitiesNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
DeterminismNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
FatalismNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Free Will and ResponsibilityNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Free Will and ForeknowledgeNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Topics in Free Will, MiscNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Moral Responsibility*Garrath Williams (Lancaster University)
Free Will, MiscNeil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Practical Reason
Practical Reason, MiscJonathan Way (University of Stirling)
DecisionJonathan Way (University of Stirling)
DeliberationJonathan Way (University of Stirling)
Desire and ReasonJonathan Way (University of Stirling)
Instrumental ReasoningJonathan Way (University of Stirling)
Norms of Practical ReasonJonathan Way (University of Stirling)
Pratical Reason, MiscJonathan Way (University of Stirling)
ReasonsErrol Lord (Princeton University)
Reasons and CausesErrol Lord (Princeton University)
Reasons and OughtsErrol Lord (Princeton University)
Reasons and RationalityErrol Lord (Princeton University)
Reasons, MiscErrol Lord (Princeton University)
Philosophy of LanguageBerit Brogaard (University of Missouri St. Louis)
Meaning
Specific Expressions
Indexicals and DemonstrativesBrian Rabern (Australian National University)
Character and ContentBrian Rabern (Australian National University)
Complex DemonstrativesBrian Rabern (Australian National University)
Demonstratives, MiscBrian Rabern (Australian National University)
Direct Reference Theories of IndexicalsBrian Rabern (Australian National University)
Indexicals, MiscBrian Rabern (Australian National University)
The First-Person PronounBrian Rabern (Australian National University)
Pure and Impure IndexicalsBrian Rabern (Australian National University)
Philosophy of MindDavid Bourget (Australian National University, University of London) and David Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Philosophy of ConsciousnessDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Philosophy of Consciousness, MiscellaneousDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Philosophy of Consciousness, General WorksDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
The Concept of ConsciousnessDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Philosophy of Consciousness, MiscDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Explaining Consciousness?David Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
What is it Like?David Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Subjectivity and ObjectivityDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
The Explanatory GapDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
`Hard' and `Easy' ProblemsDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Cognitive ClosureDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Conceptual Analysis and A Priori EntailmentDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Explaining Consciousness, MiscDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Consciousness and MaterialismDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
The Knowledge ArgumentDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Zombies and the Conceivability ArgumentDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Kripke's Modal ArgumentDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Arguments from DisembodimentDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Other Anti-Materialist ArgumentsDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Consciousness and Materialism, MiscDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Phenomenal Concepts*David Bourget (Australian National University, University of London)
Mind-Body Problem, GeneralDavid Chalmers (Australian National University, New York University)
Consciousness and ContentDavid Bourget (Australian National University, University of London)
Consciousness and IntentionalityDavid Bourget (Australian National University, University of London)
RepresentationalismDavid Bourget (Australian National University, University of London)
Phenomenal IntentionalityDavid Bourget (Australian National University, University of London)
Conscious ThoughtDavid Bourget (Australian National University, University of London)
Internalism and Externalism about ExperienceDavid Bourget (Australian National University, University of London)
Phenomenal ConceptsDavid Bourget (Australian National University, University of London)
Consciousness and Content, MiscDavid Bourget (Australian National University, University of London)
Intentionality
PerceptionBenj Hellie (University of Toronto)
ColorAlex Byrne (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Physicalist Theories of ColorAlex Byrne (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Dispositionalist Theories of ColorAlex Byrne (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Primitivist Theories of ColorAlex Byrne (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Theories of Color, MiscAlex Byrne (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Color RealismAlex Byrne (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Color IrrealismAlex Byrne (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Color TermsAlex Byrne (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Color, MiscAlex Byrne (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Aspects of PerceptionBenj Hellie (University of Toronto)
Illusion and HallucinationBenj Hellie (University of Toronto)
TransparencyBenj Hellie (University of Toronto)
The Given*Benj Hellie (University of Toronto)
Perceptual ReportsBenj Hellie (University of Toronto)
Sensation and PerceptionBenj Hellie (University of Toronto)
Aspects of Perception, MiscBenj Hellie (University of Toronto)
Metaphysics of Mind
Free Will*Neil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Mental States
Bodily ExperienceJohn Maier (Australian National University)
Bodily AwarenessJohn Maier (Australian National University)
Bodily Experience, MiscJohn Maier (Australian National University)
Bodily SensationsJohn Maier (Australian National University)
Pain*
ImaginationAmy Kind (Claremont McKenna College)
Intuition*Ole Koksvik (Australian National University)
Memory
Memory and Cognitive ScienceFelipe de Brigard (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
Thought and Thinking
Conscious Thought*David Bourget (Australian National University, University of London)
Philosophy of ReligionDaniel Howard-Snyder (Western Washington University)
Value Theory
Aesthetics
Art and ArtworksChristy Mag Uidhir (City College of New York)
ArtworksChristy Mag Uidhir (City College of New York)
The ArtworldChristy Mag Uidhir (City College of New York)
The Definition of ArtChristy Mag Uidhir (City College of New York)
The Value of ArtChristy Mag Uidhir (City College of New York)
Art and Artworks, MiscChristy Mag Uidhir (City College of New York)
Philosophy of LiteratureJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
FictionJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
Fictional CharactersJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
NarrativeJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
Truth in FictionJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
Fiction, MiscJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
NonfictionJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
PoetryJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
Definition of LiteratureJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
Ontology of LiteratureJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
Literature and EmotionJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
Literary InterpretationJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
Literary ValuesJukka Mikkonen (University of Tampere)
Philosophy of Visual ArtChristy Mag Uidhir (City College of New York)
Painting and DrawingChristy Mag Uidhir (City College of New York)
PhotographyDan Cavedon-Taylor (Birkbeck College)
Pictorial RepresentationBen Blumson (National University of Singapore)
SculptureChristy Mag Uidhir (City College of New York)
Applied Ethics
Biomedical Ethics
Genetic Ethics
Cloning*Ruchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Medical EthicsRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Advance DirectivesRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Beneficence in Medical EthicsRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Confidentiality in MedicineRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Informed Consent in MedicineRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Life ExtensionRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
MalpracticeRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Medicine and LawRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Medical Research EthicsRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Organ DonationRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Organ TransplantationRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Therapeutic CloningRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Medical Ethics, MiscRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Reproductive EthicsRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
AbortionRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
CloningRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
ContraceptionRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Morality of ProcreationRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Sex SelectionRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Sperm and Egg DonationRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Stem Cell ResearchRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Surrogate MotherhoodRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Reproductive Ethics, MiscRuchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Meta-Ethics
Moral EpistemologyChristopher Cloos (San Jose State University)
Moral CoherentismChristopher Cloos (San Jose State University)
Moral IntuitionismChristopher Cloos (San Jose State University)
Moral DisagreementChristopher Cloos (San Jose State University)
Moral JustificationChristopher Cloos (San Jose State University)
Moral RationalismChristopher Cloos (San Jose State University)
Moral SkepticismChristopher Cloos (San Jose State University)
Reflective EquilibriumChristopher Cloos (San Jose State University)
Moral Epistemology, MiscChristopher Cloos (San Jose State University)
Moral ResponsibilityGarrath Williams (Lancaster University)
Doing and AllowingGarrath Williams (Lancaster University)
Free Will and Responsibility*Neil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Normative Ethics
Philosophy of Gender, Race, and Sexuality
Philosophy of SexualityBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
The Nature of SexBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Defining Sexual ActivityBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Procreative Views of SexBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Expressive Views of SexBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Love-based Views of SexBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Hedonist Views of SexBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Normal vs Abnormal SexBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
The Nature of Sex, MiscBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Sexual ActivitiesBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
BestialityBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
FetishismBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Flirting and SeductionBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
IncestBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
MasturbationBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
PedophiliaBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
SadomasochismBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Defining Sexual Activity*Benjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Sexual Activities, MiscBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Sexual PhenomenaBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
CelibacyBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Infidelity*Benjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
PornographyBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
ProstitutionBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Rape*
Sexual DesireBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Sexual PerversionBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Sexual PleasureBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Sexual HarassmentBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Sexual ObjectificationBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Sexual Phenomena, MiscBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Sexual EthicsBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Reproductive Ethics*Ruchika Mishra (Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center)
Philosophy of LoveBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Defining LoveBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Features of LoveBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Theories of LoveBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Varieties of LoveBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Philosophy of Love, MiscBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Relationships and MarriageBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
InfidelityBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Marriage, MiscBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Monogamy and PolygamyBenjamin Smart (Nottingham University)
Social and Political Philosophy
Value Theory, Miscellaneous
Science, Logic, and Mathematics
Philosophy of Biology
Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Philosophy of NeurosciencePete Mandik (William Paterson University)
Imaging and LocalizationPete Mandik (William Paterson University)
Representation in NeurosciencePete Mandik (William Paterson University)
Explanation in NeurosciencePete Mandik (William Paterson University)
NeurophilosophyPete Mandik (William Paterson University)
Free Will and Neuroscience*Neil Levy (Oxford University, University of Melbourne, Oxford University)
Philosophy of Neuroscience, MiscPete Mandik (William Paterson University)
Science of Consciousness
Philosophy of MathematicsØystein Linnebo (Bristol University)
Ontology of MathematicsRafal Urbaniak (University of Ghent, University of Gdansk)
Mathematical FictionalismRafal Urbaniak (University of Ghent, University of Gdansk)
Mathematical NominalismRafal Urbaniak (University of Ghent, University of Gdansk)
Mathematical PlatonismRafal Urbaniak (University of Ghent, University of Gdansk)
Mathematical StructuralismRafal Urbaniak (University of Ghent, University of Gdansk)
Mathematical Neo-FregeanismRafal Urbaniak (University of Ghent, University of Gdansk)
Indeterminacy in MathematicsRafal Urbaniak (University of Ghent, University of Gdansk)
Indispensability Arguments in MathematicsRafal Urbaniak (University of Ghent, University of Gdansk)
NumbersRafal Urbaniak (University of Ghent, University of Gdansk)
Philosophy of Physical Science
Philosophy of Social Science
General Philosophy of ScienceGabriele Contessa (Carleton University)
Laws of Nature*Markus Schrenk (Nottingham University)
Scientific LanguageHoward Sankey (University of Melbourne)
Scientific RealismGabriele Contessa (Carleton University)
History of Western Philosophy
Philosophical Traditions
African/Africana Philosophy
European Philosophy
Polish PhilosophyTomasz Sęczkowski (Jagiellonian University)