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Gabriel Uzquiano is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California (USC), holding tenure in the Department of Philosophy. His academic journey includes roles as Lecturer at the University of Oxford (2006–2011), where he was also a Fellow and Tutor at Pembroke College. Previously, he served as Associate Professor at The Ohio State University (2005–2006) and Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester (1999–2005). He earned his Ph.D. from MIT’s Department of Linguistics and Philosophy in 1999.
Uzquiano’s research focuses on Philosophical Logic, Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics, Metaphysics, and Philosophy of Language. His work explores topics such as mereology, modal systems, semantic paradoxes, and the foundations of mathematics. Notable contributions include addressing Russell’s paradox, analyzing plural quantification, and developing frameworks for modal metaphysics.
His publications span prestigious journals like Philosophical Studies, Journal of Philosophical Logic, and Mind, with a monograph The Mereology of Classes (Cambridge, 2024) and co-edited volume Absolute Generality (Oxford, 2006). His articles often intersect formal logic with metaphysical questions, particularly in resolving paradoxes and clarifying ontological commitments.
Uzquiano has held visiting appointments at institutions like the University of St Andrews (2014–2019). His work reflects a rigorous engagement with both technical logic and broader philosophical inquiries, emphasizing the interplay between formal systems and conceptual analysis.
