Dr. Christopher Smeenk

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Smeenk is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Western University. He holds a BA from Yale and both an MA and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on the philosophy of science, particularly the scientific method, the nature of knowledge in physics, and the philosophical analysis of physical theories. His work investigates specific historical episodes, including Isaac Newton's introduction of gravitational theory and questions pertaining to contemporary cosmology. Smeenk supervises research that delves into the foundations of physics, especially issues surrounding spacetime and cosmology, as well as exploring topics in the philosophy of science and seventeenth-century natural philosophy. His recent publications include co-editing the "Oxford Handbook of Isaac Newton" and articles addressing determinism in general relativity and validating the universe box concept within philosophical contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.