Trenton Merricks

Trenton Merricks is Commonwealth Professor of Philosophy and Director of Placement at the University of Virginia's Corcoran Department of Philosophy. He specializes in metaphysics with secondary interests in philosophy of religion, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language.

Education:

• PhD, University of Notre Dame
• MA, University of Notre Dame
• BA, Ohio State University

His research investigates fundamental questions of existence, truth, personal identity, and the relationship between divine foreknowledge and human freedom. His influential publications explore ontological commitments, propositional truth, and the nature of vagueness in philosophical systems.

Awards and Honors:

• UVA Student Council Teaching Award (2021)
• Cavaliers' Distinguished Teaching Professorship (2008-2010)
• Two-time NEH Fellowship recipient
• UVA Sesquicentennial Fellowship

He has authored several books including 'Self and Identity', 'Propositions', 'Truth and Ontology', and 'Objects and Persons' which have been subjects of international symposia and scholarly discussion.