Aaron Griffith

Aaron Griffith is a Professor of Philosophy at William & Mary's College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine (2013), with a dissertation focused on truth-making. Before joining W&M, he served as a Lecturer in Philosophy at Central Michigan University. His research bridges metaphysics, social ontology, and Kantian philosophy, addressing topics like truth-making, systemic oppression, and the nature of time.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of California, Irvine, 2013
• Dissertation: 'Truth-Making'

His work interrogates foundational questions in metaphysics such as how truths are grounded, the ontological status of social categories like race and gender, and the implications of temporal theories for ethics. Recent publications emphasize intersections between metaphysics and social justice, including analyses of systemic racism and the ontology of oppression.

Griffith's scholarship also engages Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, applying its insights to contemporary debates in epistemology and metaphysics. His approach combines analytical rigor with critical social theory, exploring how ontological frameworks shape ethical and political discourse.

His Truth and Social Reality: A Metaphysical Inquiry (2025) synthesizes decades of work on truth-making and social construction, arguing for an integrated metaphysical framework accounting for both natural and socially constructed realities.