CV - Joshua Luczak
Joshua Luczak Department of Philosophy, The University of Western Ontario London ON, Canada, N6A 5B8 Office: STVH 3122 [email protected] joshualuczak.net Areas of Research Philosophy of Physics (esp. Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics), Philosophy of Science Areas of Competence Ethics, Philosophy of Probability, Logic, Metaphysics Education Ph.D. Candidate, Philosophy The University of Western Ontario 2011–Present Dissertation: On Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics. Advisor: Professor Wayne Myrvold Committee: Professor Robert DiSalle, Professor Carl Hoefer, and Professor Stathis Psillos M.A. (First Class Honours), Philosophy Monash University 2010 Dissertation: Let’s Get Surreal: A Consistent Conception of the Geometric Linear Continuum as a Collection of Surreal Numbers. Advisors: Professor Graham Oppy and Professor John Bigelow Examiners: Professor Alan H´ ajek and Professor Mark Colyvan B.A.\B.Sc. (Hons.), Philosophy, Mathematics Monash University 2007 Publications Articles 2014. “Reflections on Lazare and Sadi Carnot.” Metascience. 1 Joshua Luczak 2013. “On Chance.” Metascience, 22: 85–87. Under Review “Talk About Toy Models.” “On How to Approach the Approach to Equilibrium.” “What Are We Aiming At?” In Preparation “Getting Clear About Absolute Continuity and Translation Continuity.” (with Wayne Myrvold) Selected Presentations “On How to Approach the Approach to Equilibrium.” 15th Congress of Logic, Methodology, and Philosophy of Science. University of Helsinki, Finland. August 3-8, 2015. “Toy Models: What They Are, What They’re Not, and What They’re Good For.” Second Irvine-Pittsburgh-Princeton Conference on the Mathematical and Conceptual Foundations of Physics. University of California, Irvine, USA. March 20-21, 2014. 17th Oxford Philosophy Graduate Conference. University of Oxford, UK. Nov. 15-17, 2013. “Toy Models: Interesting? Yes. Approximations? Idealisations? No.” Models and Simulations 6. University of Notre Dame, USA. May 9-11, 2014. Congress on Logic and Philosophy of Science. Ghent University, Belgium. Sept. 16-18, 2013. Philosophy Graduate Student Association (PGSA) Colloquium, The University of Western Ontario, Canada, March 20, 2013. “Fatalism, Bivalence, and You” Canadian Philosophical Association Annual Meeting. Wilfrid Laurier University/University of Waterloo, Canada. May 27-30, 2012. 2 Joshua Luczak “A Good Defence of Abortion” Centre on Values and Ethics (COVE) Graduate Student Conference. Carleton University, Canada. March 10-11, 2012. Academic Work Research Rotman Graduate Research Assistant For Professor Wayne Myrvold 2013, 2014 Philosophy Instructor The University of Western Ontario Introduction to Logic (Guest Lecturer) 2013 Singapore Institute of Management University Business Ethics (Visiting Lecturer) 2011 Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Business Ethics 2010, 2011 Monash University Life, Death, and Morality (Guest Lecturer) Reason and Argument (Guest Lecturer) 2011 2010 Philosophy Teaching Assistant ∗ The University of Western Ontario Introduction to Philosophy Reasoning and Critical Thinking Advanced Introduction to Philosophy 2013–2014F 2012–2013F 2011–2012F Monash University Human Rights Theory Philosophy of Film Time, Self and Mind Life, Death and Morality Philosophical Explorations of World Religions Time, Self and Freedom God, Freedom and Evil Reason and Argument Philosophy of Sex ∗F 2011 2010, 2011 2010 2008, 2009, 2010 2010 2008, 2009 2009 2008, 2009 2008 = Full year course. 3 Joshua Luczak Philosophy Grader Monash University Ethics Life, Death and Morality Time, Self and Freedom Primary Logic 2008, 2009 2008 2007 2007 Mathematics Teaching Assistant Monash University Analysis of Change Techniques of Modelling Linear Algebra with Applications Multivariable Calculus 2006, 2007, 2008 2006, 2008 2007 2006 Grants, Scholarships, and Awards Rotman Graduate Research Assistantship, The University of Western Ontario 2013, 2014 USC Teaching Honour Roll Award of Excellence, The University of Western Ontario 2012-13 British Society for the Philosophy of Science Travel Award, British Society for the Philosophy of Science 2013 Graduate Student Teaching Award Nominee, The University of Western Ontario 2012, 2013 Western Graduate Research Scholarship, The University of Western Ontario 2011–Present Graduate Teaching Assistantship, The University of Western Ontario 2011–Present Faculty of Arts and Humanities Chancellor’s Entrance Scholarship, The University of Western Ontario 2011 Dean’s Commendation of Excellence in Teaching, Monash University Dean’s Sessional Teaching Commendation, Monash University 2008, 2009, 2010 2009 4 Joshua Luczak School of Mathematical Science Scholarship, Monash University 2006 Academic Service and Professional Affiliations PhilPapers Area and Subject Editor, Philpapers.org 2014–Present Centre for Digital Philosophy Editorial and Administrative Assistant, The University of Western Ontario 2014–Present Rotman Institute of Philosophy Student Member, The University of Western Ontario 2012–Present Rotman External Public Outreach Committee Member, The University of Western Ontario 2013–Present Rotman K-12 Outreach Committee Member, The University of Western Ontario 2013–Present Philosophy Graduate Student Association Mentor, The University of Western Ontario 2012–Present Logic, Mathematics, and Physics Graduate Philosophy Conference Co-Organiser, The University of Western Ontario 2012, 2013, 2014 Logic, Mathematics, and Physics Graduate Philosophy Conference Reviewer, The University of Western Ontario 2013, 2014 Referees Professor Wayne Myrvold The University of Western Ontario [email protected] 5 Joshua Luczak Professor Chris Smeenk The University of Western Ontario [email protected] Professor John Thorp (Teaching) The University of Western Ontario [email protected] Last Updated: February 6, 2015 6 Joshua Luczak
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