Dr Patrick Girard is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Auckland, where he works in philosophical logic and non classical logic. His research ranges from highly technical work in formal logic to public facing work on reasoning in everyday life.
His first book, Logic in the Wild, is written for a general audience and brings logical thinking into contact with ordinary reasoning and public life. His follow up project turns to the intersection of formal logic and critical theory. His forthcoming book, A Logician’s Code of Conduct, seeks to rehabilitate logic in the community through a more reflective and socially aware use of logical thinking.
Girard received his PhD from Stanford University in 2008. His work on ceteris paribus logic was recognised by the Philosopher’s Annual in 2009.
Sessions auxquelles Patrick Girard participe
Mercredi 3 Juin, 2026
Thèmes : Social dimensions of reasoning; Philosophical and formal perspectives on reasoning and decision-making.The modeling of human reasoning with non-classical logics.
Logic Justice is the practice of recognising adopted logical standards in a dialectical enquiry, of negotiating those best suited to the context, and of appreciating the coherence of views we do not agree with while still seeking constructive interaction and communication. It offers a way of addressing the oppressive contribution of logic in the community in light of the received wisdom of critical theory, while also rehabilitating logic as a tool for building n...