Benjamin Faltesek

Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic

Chapman University
Program in Mathematics, Philosophy, and Physics

Research

My research centers on philosophy of mathematics and logic. My current focus is mathematical modality, particularly how possible constructions contribute to mathematical necessity.

Teaching

My teaching experience includes courses in logic and philosophy. My approach is that, as archetypes of human reasoning, philosophy and mathematics must be available to everyone.

Interests

Mathematical modality (necessity and possibility) Constructivism Semantic antirealism Foundations of mathematics Formal epistemology

Presentations & Work in Progress

Presentations

Modal Structuralism and the ω-Sequence

Department of Mathematics, University of Padua. April 2026
Dedekind's Construction of the ω-Sequence

Logic in Philosophy conference, Inter-University Centre, Dubrovnik. June 2025
Can the Necessity of Mathematics Be Derived?

OCIE Seminar in the History and Philosophy of Mathematics and Logic. Orange, California. October 2024

Papers in Progress

Fitch's Revenge and Prospects for Anti-Realism in progress

I show that while Dorothy Edgington's answer to Fitch's paradox is formally adequate, it cannot overcome Williamson's 'transworld knowability' objection; I consider how semantic anti-realists could proceed in light of this outcome.

CV

My full curriculum vitae is available below.

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Contact

Email faltesek at chapman dot edu
ben.faltesek at gmail dot com Office Hashinger Science Center, Room 223 Address D.Sc. in Mathematics, Philosophy, and Physics
Chapman University
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866