Rory Smead
Associate Professor of Philosophy at Northeastern University
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Biography
Rory Smead is an associate professor of philosophy and the Ronald L. and Linda A. Rossetti Professor for the Humanities at Northeastern University. Smead’s research interests include philosophy of science, philosophy of biology, logic and game theory. His current research is focused on the evolution of spite, costly behavior that harms others, as well as the emergence of social conventions and ethical behavior.
Education
- Ph.D., Logic and Philosophy of Science
University of California, Irvine
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Game Theory (esp. Evolutionary Game Theory), Philosophy of Biology, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Economics
AREAS OF COMPETENCE
- Decision Theory, Epistemology, Logic, Analytic Philosophy
Awards & Honors
- Nominated for Northeastern’s “Excellence in Teaching” Award in 2011, 2012 and 2014
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