Hello! I am an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University.
I work in the general philosophy of science. My current work focuses on the epistemology and methodological foundations of scientific modeling. I write about metaphysics and epistemology more broadly as well, including the metaphysics of science (e.g., counterfactuals, modality, and the laws of nature) and its methodology.Â
I have diverse teaching interests beyond my research areas. I especially enjoy teaching classical Chinese philosophy and developing new ways to teach logic. I am also a Co-Director of the brand-new Asian-American Studies program at Fordham.
If you'd like to contact me, please write to ptan8@fordham.edu.