Neil Manson

Neil Manson is Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy & Religion at the University of Mississippi, part of the College of Liberal Arts. He has been teaching at the university for over twenty years and holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Syracuse University (1998). His academic journey includes significant postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Aberdeen as a Gifford Fellow in Natural Theology and at the University of Notre Dame's Center for Philosophy of Religion.

• B.A. in Philosophy, University of Maryland-College Park (1989)
• M.A. in Philosophy, Syracuse University (1998)
• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Syracuse University (1998)

His research centers on the intersection of philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, and metaphysics, with a particular focus on the Design Argument and the fine-tuning of the universe as evidence for God's existence. He explores how modern scientific discoveries in cosmology and biology relate to theological questions, critically engaging with intelligent design theory and the compatibility of evolution and religious belief.

The available publications indicate a consistent scholarly trajectory in analytic philosophy of religion, emphasizing clarity, argumentation, and engagement with scientific evidence. His books serve as both scholarly contributions and accessible introductions for students and general readers.

While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his editorial leadership on major volumes like God and Design and The Bloomsbury Companion to Metaphysics underscores his academic standing in the field.

Manson regularly teaches core philosophy courses including Introduction to Philosophy, Logic, Philosophy of Religion, Environmental Ethics, and Philosophy of Science. There is no mention of doctoral students, research grants, laboratories, or collaborative research teams in the provided material.