About
John Heil is a Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis and an Honorary Research Associate at Monash University. He holds a PhD from Vanderbilt University and is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (FAHA). His research focuses on metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and the relationship between manifest and scientific images of reality. He has authored numerous books, including The Universe as We Find It, Appearance in Reality, and First-Order Logic.
Heil’s work addresses foundational questions in metaphysics, such as the nature of substances, properties, and truthmaking. He critiques hierarchical ontologies and advocates for a unified physicalist framework grounded in physics. His recent projects include revising Philosophy of Mind: A Contemporary Introduction and writing a monograph on consciousness and reality.
Heil has held prestigious fellowships, including the Guggenheim and Fulbright awards. His contributions span academic publications, public lectures (e.g., at the Institute of Art and Ideas), and interviews on topics like consciousness and metaphysical puzzles. He teaches courses in metaphysics, logic, and early modern philosophy, reflecting his commitment to bridging technical philosophy with broader intellectual discourse.
