Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
I am an Associate Professor (formerly Reader) in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Bristol. I am also an external member of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (LMU Munch).
My current research is principally within physics and the philosophy of physics. My main research focus is the problem of time in classical and quantum theories of gravity. Further topics of current interest include dynamical approaches to symmetry, black hole physics, analogue gravity, quantum cosmology, the arrow of time in quantum theory, and the foundations of general relativity.
I have previously worked on various topics in the epistemology and methodology of natural and social sciences.
I am keen to support the applications of students for doctoral studies relating to technically informed projects in the philosophy and foundations of physics. If you have the appropriate background and interests please contact me.
Research Groups and Themes
- Mathematical and Scientific Philosophy
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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On Mach On Time
Thebault, K. P. Y., Oct 2021, In: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A. 89, p. 84-102 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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On the Limits of Experimental Knowledge
Evans, P. & Thebault, K. P. Y., 7 Aug 2020, In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences. 378, 2177, 23 p., 20190235.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Superpositions of the cosmological constant allow for singularity resolution and unitary evolution in quantum cosmology
Gryb, S. & Thébault, K. P. Y., 10 Sept 2018, In: Physics Letters B. 784, p. 324-329 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open AccessFile17 Citations (Scopus)274 Downloads (Pure)
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IF24\101045 The Mystical Physicists
Thebault, K. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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The Universe as an Open System
Thebault, K. (Principal Investigator)
1/02/22 → 31/01/24
Project: Research
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Singularity Resolution and Explanation in Bouncing Quantum Cosmology
Thebault, K. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
Activities
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Research Seminar
Thebault, K. P. Y. (Speaker)
Nov 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Invited talk
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The Hole Shebang
Thebault, K. P. Y. (Invited speaker)
15 Jul 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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What Hasn’t Worked in Quantum Gravity and Why?
Thebault, K. P. Y. (Speaker)
Jul 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Invited talk