Alexander Rosenberg

Alexander Rosenberg, also known as Alex, is an American philosopher and novelist. He is the R. Taylor Cole Professor of Philosophy at Duke University and is recognized for his contributions to the fields of philosophy of biology and philosophy of economics. Rosenberg describes himself as a 'naturalist'. He completed his education at Stuyvesant High School, City College of New York, and Johns Hopkins University, where he earned his Ph.D. Throughout his career, he has held teaching positions at Dalhousie University, Syracuse University, University of California, Riverside, University of Georgia, and Duke University. Additionally, he has served as a visiting professor at various institutions including Oxford University and the Australian National University. Rosenberg has received several prestigious awards and fellowships, including the Guggenheim fellowship in 1981 and the Lakatos Award in 1993.