Dr. Christopher Hitchcock

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Biography

Christopher Hitchcock is a philosopher of science whose research explores a variety of causal concepts deployed in the sciences, law, and everyday life. He has worked on several topics within the philosophy of biology, formal epistemology, experimental philosophy, and the philosophy of language. His interdisciplinary research includes published work in computer science, law, and linguistics. Hitchcock has received recognition for his contributions to philosophy, including being listed among the Philosophers' Annual's ten best philosophy papers in multiple years and receiving the Philosophy of Science Association prize in 1998. He has served as Associate Editor for the Journal of Causal Inference and was involved in several editorial roles, including with the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

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Koepfli Professor

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California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Professor

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California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Associate Professor

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California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Executive Officer

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California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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