Meet the Faculty: Paul Blaschko ’19 Ph.D.

Paul Blaschko is an assistant teaching professor in the Philosophy Department. He is a philosopher and his primary areas of interest are epistemology and action theory. His research focuses on the nature and normative dimensions of deliberative belief formation, but he’s also interested in theories of practical reason and value, the philosophy of religion, and medieval philosophy. Paul is committed to making philosophy publicly accessible and relevant, and in his teaching he emphasizes innovative course design, practical relevance, intellectual formation, and classroom transparency. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame in January of 2019. His favorite philosopher is Elizabeth Anscombe.