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Metaphysics

Assistant Professor David Builes
David Builes
Associate Professor
(LOA AY 2024-2025)
Adam Elga
Adam Elga
Professor
(LOA AY 2024-2025)
des hogan
Desmond Hogan
Professor
Director of Undergraduate Studies
boris kment
Boris Kment
Professor
Director of Graduate Studies
Victoria McGeer
Lecturer with rank of Professor
gideon rosen
Gideon Rosen
Professor
Stuart Professor of Philosophy

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