Hi! I'm
Philip Bold

I'm a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

 

My research aims to show how Wittgenstein's discussion of mathematical practice addresses long-standing questions in the philosophy of mathematics.
I argue that Wittgenstein's intention is to show that these questions themselves rest on false assumptions and misleading analogies. My recent publications explore how Wittgenstein's critique of metaphysical pictures can help to resolve controversies regarding mathematical truth, necessity, and infinity. This ongoing project situates my work at the intersection of history of analytic philosophy, metaphysics, and the philosophy of language.

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More generally: I'm interested in the application of Wittgenstein's therapeutic methodology to persistent questions and problems in the history of philosophy.

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I completed my PhD at UNC, Chapel Hill under the supervision of Alan Nelson, Ram Neta, and Markus Kohl. I earned my B.A. in Philosophy (magna cum laude) at Brown University in 2015.

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In 2019, I won the Tanner Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

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Outside philosophy, I spend most of my time rock climbing; and will eventually return to hard rock drumming.

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Download my CV here.

 

Email me at philipjbold [AT] gmail [DOT] com.

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I share my favorite quotes from Wittgenstein (and related material) here: @wittgenstein_daily​