Nathan Duckett

Nathan Duckett is a Researcher in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Manchester. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy and specializes in formal semantics, philosophy of language, and the philosophy of logic. His research is funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council, focusing on expressions like 'Allegedly' and their relationship to propositional attitudes and quotation. He has taught courses such as Critical Thinking and History of Philosophy, and previously instructed in linguistics and formal semantics.

Research Interests: Duckett explores the semantics/pragmatics distinction, evidentiality, and the work of David Lewis. His analysis of 'Allegedly'-style expressions bridges quantification over propositions and media discourse applications. He co-organizes the Phi-Ling and David Lewis Reading Groups, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between philosophers and linguists.

Publications: His 2018 article in Linguistic and Philosophical Investigations examines speaker dependence and expressive content, engaging with semantic theory and counterexamples. While no awards are listed, his work contributes to foundational debates in analytic philosophy.

Teaching & Grants: Beyond research, Duckett has coordinated undergraduate modules and reading groups since 2014. His AHRC-funded project investigates the logical behavior of ascriptives, with implications for both theoretical semantics and applied linguistic analysis.