Maya J. Goldenberg

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Dr. Maya J. Goldenberg is a philosopher of medicine whose work critically examines the epistemological and ethical foundations of healthcare, with a particular focus on vaccine hesitancy, evidence-based medicine, and the philosophy of public health. Her most cited paper, "Virtue, progress and practice" (2011), challenges conventional approaches to scientific progress by drawing on virtue epistemology, arguing that intellectual humility and openness are essential for advancing medical knowledge—a prescient insight that has garnered 10 citations and growing influence. Goldenberg’s major contributions lie in reframing vaccine refusal not as ignorance but as a rational response to epistemic distrust, bridging philosophy with real-world public health crises. Her work has been pivotal in shaping how researchers understand the social and ethical dimensions of medical evidence, earning her recognition as a leading voice in the philosophy of medicine. With a career marked by interdisciplinary impact, Goldenberg continues to inspire students and scholars to question the boundaries between reason, practice, and progress in healthcare.