I am a historian and philosopher of science whose research focuses on the origins of modern science in the Scientific Revolution of the early modern period.
I am interested in the structure and progress of scientific knowledge, especially in physics and astronomy, and in the development of the intellectual norms that bound scientific thought.
Research Interests
- philosophy of science, history of science, early modern philosophy, philosophy of physics
My teaching and research focuses on the history and philosophy of science, especially during the early modern period. I am particularly interested in the structure of scientific theories and theory change.