Gregory Wheeler
Encyclopedia
Gregory Wheeler is an American logician
, philosopher
, and computer scientist
, who specializes in formal epistemology
. Much of his work has focused on imprecise probability
. He is senior research scientist in artificial intelligence
and a member of the board of directors at the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research at the New University of Lisbon
and the editor-in-chief of Minds and Machines
. He obtained a Ph.D.
in philosophy and computer science from the University of Rochester
under Henry Kyburg.
Logic
In philosophy, Logic is the formal systematic study of the principles of valid inference and correct reasoning. Logic is used in most intellectual activities, but is studied primarily in the disciplines of philosophy, mathematics, semantics, and computer science...
, philosopher
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
, and computer scientist
Computer scientist
A computer scientist is a scientist who has acquired knowledge of computer science, the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and their application in computer systems....
, who specializes in formal epistemology
Formal epistemology
Formal epistemology uses formal methods from decision theory, logic, probability theory and computability theory to elucidate epistemic problems. Work in this area spans several academic fields, including philosophy, computer science, economics, and statistics...
. Much of his work has focused on imprecise probability
Imprecise probability
Imprecise probability generalizes probability theory to allow for partial probability specifications, and is applicable when information is scarce, vague, or conflicting, in which case a unique probability distribution may be hard to identify...
. He is senior research scientist in artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the intelligence of machines and the branch of computer science that aims to create it. AI textbooks define the field as "the study and design of intelligent agents" where an intelligent agent is a system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its...
and a member of the board of directors at the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research at the New University of Lisbon
New University of Lisbon
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, , also known as NOVA ) was established in 1973 and is the youngest of the three public universities of Lisbon, in Portugal....
and the editor-in-chief of Minds and Machines
Minds and Machines
Minds and Machines is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering artificial intelligence, philosophy, and cognitive science.The journal was established in 1991 with James Henry Fetzer as founding editor...
. He obtained a Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in philosophy and computer science from the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
under Henry Kyburg.