Philip Kitcher

Philip Kitcher is John Dewey Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University. He is co-author (with Evelyn Fox Keller) of The Seasons Alter: How to Save our Planet in Six Acts (W. W. Norton) as well as author of Science in a Democratic Society (Prometheus Books).

Articles

Coronavirus, Welcome to America!
Philip KitcherMar 18, 2020
Has Science Journalism Helped Unmask a “Replication Crisis” in Biomedicine?
Philip Kitcher wonders: What is “sloppy science,” and how should we characterize its rigorous counterpart?
Philip KitcherNov 28, 2019
- Science & Technology
How to Play Russian Roulette
Philip Kitcher tells a tale of fate selection and the Democratic Primary.
Philip KitcherAug 21, 2019
The Ashtray Has Landed: The Case of Morris v. Kuhn
Much of "The Ashtray" is witty, ebullient, and generous. Errol Morris shares his wide range of interests, and his enthusiasm for philosophy is infectious.
Philip KitcherMay 18, 2018
Dangerous Bullshit
In American politics, we aren’t witnessing an unprecedented outbreak of lying. Another term is more appropriate: bullshit.
Philip KitcherFeb 12, 2018
What Do We Owe Our Planet?
If humanity were originally charged with the stewardship of this world, as Genesis claims, then it is easy to think we have failed in our duties.
Philip KitcherJan 4, 2018
- Politics
- Science & Technology
Future Life at the CDC?
Philip Kitcher imagines the difficulties that lie ahead for the CDC.
Philip KitcherDec 30, 2017
Future Frankensteins: The Ethics of Genetic Intervention
Philip Kitcher looks at two new books about ethical quagmire of genetic modifications.
Philip KitcherSep 4, 2017
- Science & Technology