Nathan Whittingham

Conceptual Work

This material develops and tests conceptual frameworks related to mediation, normativity, epistemic constraint, and representation. Pieces range from exploratory notes to more developed arguments.

  • Perceptual Norms Without Ontological Commitment

    Abstract only (conference submission). This abstract was submitted in response to the CfP Reason in Perception (University of Graz, May 7–8, 2026). It is posted for record and orientation. The full paper is not publicly available and may change. Abstract Recent debates about reason in perception often treat perceptual normativity as a source of epistemic…

  • Objectivity and Science

    Preprint (to be submitted). This manuscript is a working draft prepared for submission to Philosophy. It may change during review. You may cite this version as a preprint; please include the version and posted date below.Version: v1.0 (January 27, 2026). Author: Nathan G. Whittingham. Abstract Scientific objectivity is often pictured, following Alexander, as direct control…