Brett Park

I am a PhD candidate in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh.

I work at the intersection of the history and philosophy of physics, metaphysics, and the philosophy of cognitive science (particularly causal cognition).  My dissertation focuses on philosophical issues surrounding chaos theory. Recently, I have been thinking about how to reconcile causation's fundamental role in cognition with its awkward fit within the metaphysics of physics.

My other interests include philosophy of language and the philosophy of artificial intelligence. 

My paper "Causation Beyond Manipulation" received the 2023 Clifton Memorial Prize. 

Before Pitt, I received an M.A. in Philosophy from Northern Illinois University and a B.S. in Finance from Drake University. While at Pitt, I also received an M.S. in Physics and Astronomy.