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 metaphysics, philosophy of science, philosophy of physics.  My dissertation focuses on philosophical issues surrounding chaos theory. Recently, I have been focused on giving an account of why many of our most central folk concepts resist philosophical analysis. Additionally, I have been thinking about how quantum mechanics changes our understanding of the foundations of statistical mechanics.

My other interests include philosophy of language, logic, philosophy of cognitive science, and causation. 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.