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William M. R. Simpson
William Simpson is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Durham University. He is also a Research Fellow of the University of Oxford and a Research Associate of the University of Cambridge. He has a doctorate in philosophy from Cambridge and a doctorate in physics from St Andrews.
William Simpson is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Durham University. He is also a Research Fellow of the University of Oxford and a Research Associate of the University of Cambridge. He has a doctorate in philosophy from Cambridge and a doctorate in physics from St Andrews.
"Welcome to my website. My research falls at the intersection of physics and philosophy, overspilling into the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of religion. You can find out more about me, my research and my publications on this website, and get a copy of my CV."
Research projects
Research projects
My current research is focussed on developing a hylomorphic approach to nature and the mind-body problem that is informed by the quantum theory of matter, combining my work in metaphysics and philosophy of physics with my interests in the philosophy of mind. I'm an Early Career Leverhulme Fellow; my research is funded by the Leverhulme Trust.
Minding Your Matter
How does mind fit within nature?
Hylomorphism in Modern Science
Should scientists be materialists?
Quantum Powers
Do quantum systems have causal powers?
Quantum Forces
Do macroscopic quantum forces reduce to microscopic forces?
Engaging the Big Questions
Engaging the Big Questions
A Discussion Panel on Panpsychism and Modern Physics
On the screen: Lee Smolin.
From the Left: Philip Goff, Sean Carroll, William Simpson.
Marist College, New York State, USA, 2023
Photo by Nicolas Kuske.
Organisers: Philip Goff, Andrei A. Buckareff
You can contact me at [wmrs2 at cam dot ac dot uk]
You can contact me at [wmrs2 at cam dot ac dot uk]
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