Matthew Wragg
PhD Philosophy
- Philosophy
- School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
Contact details
- Email: matthew.wragg@ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
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40 George Square
- City
- Edinburgh
- Post code
- EH8 9JX
Background
I am a SGSAH funded second year PhD student. My work focuses on product certification as an epistemic practice within the construction industry, but I am broadly interested in epistemology of engineering in general, maintenance, and the relationship between form and function.
Previously I have worked on paradoxes of rationality (in particular Newcomb's Problem), error theory, and speaker-meaning.
Qualifications
MA Philosophy - University of Kent, 2014
BA (Hons) Philosophy - University of Kent, 2013
Undergraduate teaching
Tutoring:
Morality and Value (2023)
Logic 1 (2024)
PPLS Skills Centre (2023 - Present)
Research summary
My project aims to explore the philosophical issues that come with certifying products and systems within the construction industry as conforming to a standard or as being fit for purpose.
This work is done through both traditional philosophical methods, and by engaging with industry in a positive manner for insight, guidance, and clarity.