Frank Cabrera
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Also affiliated: Milwaukee Public Museum (2019); University of Massachusetts Lowell (2022); University of Wisconsin–Madison (2015–2018); Kansas State University (2018); Milwaukee School of Engineering (2019–2023)
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Frank Cabrera's research focuses on the philosophical implications of contemporary issues, particularly concerning information, knowledge, and societal structures. His work investigates the challenges posed by AI recruitment algorithms, exploring the potential for dehumanization in automated hiring processes. Cabrera also examines the phenomenon of "fake news," analyzing epistemic vices and the market dynamics that enable the spread of misinformation. He has published on inference to the best explanation, a fundamental concept in epistemology, and explores its applications and overview. Additionally, his scholarship delves into the nature of epistemic anxiety and its potential role as an intellectual virtue. Cabrera has also explored solutions to the "new demarcation problem" in the philosophy of science through a Rawlsian lens and has considered the role of "second philosophy" in enhancing testimonial reliability for STEM students. He collaborates with Megan Fritts, with whom he has co-authored four publications.
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- h-index: 8
- Publications: 19
- Citations: 289
Selected Publications
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William Herschel's defense of speculative inquiry (2025)
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Modeling action: Recasting the causal theory (2024)
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- Modeling action: Recasting the causal theory
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