David Manley

David Manley serves as Associate Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Michigan.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy from Rutgers University
• M.A. in Philosophy from University of Notre Dame
• B.A. in Philosophy from Boston College

Professor Manley's research spans Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, and Linguistics, with significant contributions to natural language semantics, ontology, probability, and evidence theory. His current work critically examines human reasoning processes, future technology implications, and global priority frameworks. He champions philosophical curriculum reform and authored the groundbreaking critical thinking textbook Reason Better, which integrates interdisciplinary insights from cognitive science and behavioral economics.

As Graduate Chair, he directs the philosophy graduate program and pioneered innovative undergraduate courses like Critical Reasoning and Changing the World to modernize philosophical education for non-majors, emphasizing practical reasoning skills applicable to real-world challenges.