Kent Peacock
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- Philosophy Department
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Degrees
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Philosophy)Expertise
Philosophy of physics, Plato, Philosophies of Environment and Ecology, Metaphysics of Time, LogicResearch Areas
Foundations of physics, Metaphysics of time, Philosophy of ecology and biology (especially concerning mutualism and the nature of sustainability), Quantum logic, Elementary predicate logic, History of physicsPrevious Research Areas
Foundations of physics, Metaphysics of time, Philosophy of ecology and biology (especially concerning mutualism and the nature of sustainability), Quantum logicAbout Me
I'm a philosopher of science with interests and on-going research in physics, biology, ecology, logic, and the philosophical and policy implications of climate change.Selected Publications
See Kent's web site or CV for publications.In The Media
On Feb. 16, 2017, Kent is giving a Public Professor talk at the Lethbridge City Hall, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. All welcome, admission n/c.Title: "Alberta in the Anthropocene."
As the world moves rapidly into the new, non-carbon economy it will be possible for our province to create a sustainable prosperity that is not dependent upon cash flow from the sale of dwindling natural resources. But Albertans have to be willing to see the big picture. We cannot hope to continue business as usual in isolation from the powerful environmental factors that are shaping our world today.
Current Research and Creative Activity
Title | Location | Grant Information | Principal Investigator | Co Researchers |
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Generalized conceptions of simultaneity |
University of Lethbridge Internal SSHRC Grant, $4,500.
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Previous Research
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Bearing of quantum mechanics to the metaphysics of time | University of Lethbridge Research Fund | |
Philosopher’s Index | Research Excellence Envelope (with matching funding from Dean of Arts and Science, University of Lethbridge) | |
Quantum nonlocality and related topics | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) | |
Predicate logic | NA |