b. 1942
Richard Boyd is an American philosopher at Cornell University known for his influential work in philosophy of science and moral realism. He is a leading proponent of scientific realism and developed the homeostatic property cluster theory of natural kinds, and is equally recognized for his contributions to Cornell realism in metaethics.
Developed the homeostatic property cluster (HPC) theory of natural kinds
Pioneered Cornell realism, a naturalistic form of moral realism
Advanced abductive arguments for scientific realism against empiricism
Influential contributions to philosophy of science on approximate truth and reference