I am interested in how biologists investigate, explain, and model causal processes in evolutionary phenomena. To understand these practices, I study the history and philosophy of scientific representation in ecology and evolution. In addition, I have recent projects on aesthetics and the relationship between matter and laws in Newtonian philosophy. 

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Web Page: http://calebhazelwood.com

Teaching (Spring 2025):

• WRITING 101.39, Academic writing Synopsis

  Branson 202, WF 08:30 AM-09:45 AM

• PHIL 314.01, Philosophy of biology Synopsis

  Social Sciences 124, TuTh 01:25 PM-02:40 PM

Recent Publications   (More Publications)

• Zipple, MN; Hazelwood, C; Webster, MF; Benítez, ME. "Animal emotions and consciousness: a preliminary assessment of researchers' perceptions and biases and prospects for future progress.." Royal Society open science 11.11 (November, 2024): 241255. [doi]  [abs]
• Hazelwood, C. "An Emerging Dilemma for Reciprocal Causation." Philosophy of Science 91.3 (July, 2024): 595-614. [doi]  [abs]
• Hazelwood, C. "Newton's "law-first" epistemology and "matter-first" metaphysics.." Studies in history and philosophy of science 101 (October, 2023): 40-47. [doi]
• Hazelwood, C. "Review of Charles H. Pence’sThe Causal Structure of Natural Selection- Charles H. Pence, The Causal Structure of Natural Selection. Elements in the Philosophy of Biology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (2021), 75 pp. $22.00 (paperback).." Philosophy of Science 90.3 (July, 2023): 750-753. [doi]
• Hazelwood, C. "Reciprocal causation and biological practice." Biology and Philosophy 38.1 (February, 2023). [doi]  [abs]