Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Michael Lynch appeared on an episode of WNPR’s “Where We Live” titled “Is Humanity Taking a Back Seat in the Age of AI?”. to speak about about Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI, “Magnificent Humanity,” as well as AI’s broader impacts on society. The Philosophy department wishes to extend our […]
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Michael Lynch: Quoted in TNR Cover Story
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Michael Lynch is quoted in the The New Republic June cover story, “Donald Trump Is Finally Cracking Up for Real,” discussing Trump’s brand of arrogance. The Philosophy Department wishes to extend our congratulations!
Keith Simmons’ Former Students Contracted for a Book with Routledge
Two of Professor Kieth Simmons’ former students, Jamin Asay and Susanna Melkonian-Altshuler, have secured a contract with Routledge for a book titled “Truth, Logic, and Paradox: Festschrift for Keith Simmons”. Among the contributors are esteemed Philosophy faculty: Dorit Bar-On, Michael Lynch, Lionel Shapiro, and Julian Schloeder, and two UConn PhDs, Susanna Melkonian-Altshuler and Rashed Ahmad. […]
Michael Lynch: To Deliver Suter Distinguished Lecture at Michigan State University
Professor Micheal Lynch will be giving the Suter Distinguished Lecture on “Truth and History” next week on Friday, October 3rd at Michigan State University.
Michael Lynch: NYTimes
Congratulations to Professor Michael Patrick Lynch, who was featured in a front-page New York Times news analysis by Senior White House Correspondent Peter Baker!
Michael Lynch: Truth, Politics, and Disagreement
The University of Bologna recently hosted a conference surrounding Professor Michael Lynch’s new book, “On Truth in Politics.” The conference featured Professor Lynch, as well as several different Philosophy scholars.
Michael Lynch: Psychology Today
In preparation for the launch of his new book On Truth in Politics: Why Democracy Demands It, Professor Michael Patrick Lynch has written two articles on Psychology Today addressing the state of political truth in modern democracy.
On Truth in Politics: Why Democracy Demands It
Princeton University Press, 2025
Michael Lynch: Podcast Interviews
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Lynch for his two recent podcast appearances!
Featured Lecture: “How to See Past Your Own Perspective and Find Truth”
Check out the featured lecture, “How to See Past Your Own Perspective and Find Truth” | Michael Patrick Lynch