Department of Philosophy
Dr. Brendan Walsh
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Faculty profile
About Dr. Brendan Walsh
Brendan Walsh coordinates Alkimi Foundations and teaches seminars in philosophy of science and epistemology. His scholarship examines scientific explanation, models of scientific inquiry, and social epistemology. He leads lively discussion seminars that help new undergraduates develop critical thinking habits.
Dr. Brendan Walsh is a member of the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Philosophy of science
- Epistemology
- Logic and critical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary inquiry
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 240
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
- Wednesday & Friday, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 240 - Thursday, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| FYS 101 | Alkimi Foundations: Inquiries in Science & Society | 3 | Course coordinator (all sections, both terms) |
| PHIL 205 | Introduction to Logic & Formal Reasoning | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 |
| PHIL 315 | Epistemology: Theory of Knowledge | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| PHIL 330 | Philosophy of Science | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.