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David Davies is a Professor of Philosophy at McGill University since 1987, specializing in the Philosophy of Art, Metaphysics, and Philosophy of Language. He holds a PhD from the University of Western Ontario (1987), following a BA from Wadham College, Oxford (1970) and an MA from the University of Manitoba (1979). His research focuses on metaphysical and epistemological issues in art, including literature, film, music, and performance. He directs the annual Dubrovnik Philosophy of Science conference and co-founded the Philosophy of Art conference in Dubrovnik (2012). He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2015) and served as President of the American Society for Aesthetics (2021–2023).
- Education: PhD (1987, Western Ontario), MA (1979, Manitoba), BA (1970, Oxford)
- Key Roles: Conference Director (Dubrovnik), ASA President
His research explores the ontology of artworks, aesthetic judgment, and interdisciplinary aesthetics. Recent work addresses fictional discourse, artistic creativity, and the philosophy of dance and film. His publications span monographs, edited volumes, and over 100 articles in leading journals like Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism and Routledge Companions.
Notable awards include the Royal Society of Canada Fellowship (2015), reflecting his contributions to analytic aesthetics and art philosophy. His work bridges theoretical rigor with applied questions in art’s epistemology and ontology.
