Eliot Michaelson

Dr. Eliot Michaelson is a Professor of Philosophy at King's College London's Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (2013) and previously served as a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University. His research focuses on philosophy of language, ethics, and the metaphysics of color, with notable work on reference theory, lying/insincerity, and epistemic vigilance. Michaelson co-created the Philosophy Time web series with actor James Franco, exploring philosophical concepts through media. His recent publications address topics like 'Fregean Socialism' and the proper function of language. He has led projects funded by the Swedish Research Council and Leverhulme Trust, focusing on speech in the digital age and linguistic diversity.

Michaelson teaches courses on philosophy of language and environmental ethics. His academic qualifications include a B.A. from the University of Chicago (2005) and an A.A. from Deep Springs College (2001). He actively supervises students in his research areas and has contributed peer-reviewed articles to journals like Analysis and Inquiry. His work bridges ethical theory and linguistic philosophy, with a focus on social dimensions of meaning and communication.