Bio

Ben Almassi is a Professor of Philosophy at Governors State University. He earned his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Washington, where I wrote my dissertation on the role of trust in scientific knowledge.

Research Interests

“I find myself interested in philosophical issues at intersections of social epistemology and practical ethics. For me this includes things like epistemology of testimony and disagreement, epistemology of experimentation, the role of trust in scientific practice, ethics of expertise, standpoint theory and situated knowledge, epistemic injustice, informed consent in medical research and clinical care, the nature of health and disability, community-based participatory research, and global climate change.”

Website

https://www.govst.edu/Site_Navigation/Contact/Directory/balmassi/