The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Bas C. van Fraassen sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 231 publications — 74th percentile
74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Bas C. van Fraassen sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 57 D-Index — 78th percentile
78% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.
Bas C. van Fraassen is affiliated with San Francisco State University in the United States. Their research spans several intersecting fields including experimental and cognitive psychology, philosophy, and the history and philosophy of science. These areas reflect their focus on fundamental questions about knowledge, belief, and scientific practice.
Van Fraassen's recent publications cover various topics related to philosophy and theoretical science, epistemology, ethics, and metaphysics, as well as the philosophy and history of science. Notable recent papers include:
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They have been recognized with several honors during their career, including:
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