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Dr. Gary Kemp is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on the philosophy of language, history of analytic philosophy (with special emphasis on Quine, Davidson, and Wittgenstein), and aesthetics. He earned his PhD at the University of California, Santa Barbara, under the supervision of Peter Hylton and Nathan Salmon. Kemp has authored influential books such as What Is This Thing Called Philosophy of Language? (3rd edition, 2024) and edited volumes including Quine and His Place in History (2015). He actively contributes to debates on naturalism, ontology, and the interplay between art and perception. His recent work explores Wollheim's theory of artistic expression and Quine's naturalist framework.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy, University of California, Santa Barbara (Advisor: Peter Hylton and Nathan Salmon)
Research Interests:
His work bridges historical and contemporary analytic philosophy, emphasizing figures like Frege, Russell, and Quine. In aesthetics, he examines expression, representation, and theories of art, particularly through Wollheim's lens. Recent projects include a monograph on Wollheim's artistic expression theory and writings on Quinean naturalism.
Advising & Grants:
- Supervising PhD theses on aesthetic subjects and virtue aesthetics.
- No specific grants mentioned, but his research is supported through academic appointments and editorial roles.
Labs/Teams:
Part of the Philosophy/Humanities department at the University of Glasgow, contributing to interdisciplinary discussions in the analytic tradition.
