Margaret Cameron (philosopher)

Margaret Cameron is a contemporary philosopher specializing in metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of religion. She is primarily known for her work on grounding, explanation, and the nature of causation. Her research explores how metaphysical relations like grounding explain various phenomena and how these explanations relate to scientific understanding.

Cameron's work often challenges traditional views in metaphysics, particularly regarding the relationship between metaphysics and science. She argues that metaphysics can provide valuable insights that are not reducible to purely scientific explanations. Her publications cover topics such as the nature of fundamentality, the role of grounding in understanding metaphysical dependence, and the relationship between causation and explanation. She has also written on divine causation and the problem of evil, applying her metaphysical framework to these complex theological issues.

Cameron is currently a professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside. She received her Ph.D. in philosophy from Rutgers University and has held visiting positions at other universities. Her work is widely cited and discussed in contemporary metaphysics, making her a significant contributor to the field.