The Conversation: If it looks like a dire wolf, is it a dire wolf? How to define a species is a scientific and philosophical question

5/30/2025

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Philosophy students compete in Ethics Bowl
Four students along with Antonio Capuano traveled to Winter Park, Florida, to compete in the Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl.
The Conversation: Colors are objective, according to two philosophers − even though the blue you see doesn’t match what I see
Philosophy Professors Elay Shech and G. Michael Watkins discuss the metaphysics of colors for The Conversation.
Shech publishes new book on idealizations in physics
Associate Professor Elay Shech addresses issues such as epistemic justification, mathematical Platonism, scientific realism and scientific understanding in his new book.
The Washington Post: Is green really 'green'? The mind-bending science of color
Philosophy professors Michael Watkins and Elay Shech discuss the metaphysics of color in The Washington Post.
CLA accepting proposals for AI conference
The AI Nexus conference will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence with the arts, humanities and engineering. This interdisciplinary forum moves beyond traditional AI conversations, focusing on the synthesis of technical innovation with ethical inquiry, cultural critique and creative expression.
Shech featured in IAI News
His piece argues that truth in physics is scale and context dependent.

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