James Martin

James Martin is an Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. He earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 2018 under John Burgess. His research focuses on the philosophy of mathematics, drawing inspiration from Ludwig Wittgenstein and Alasdair MacIntyre.

Education:

• Ph.D., Princeton University (2018)

Research Interests span the philosophy of mathematics, virtue ethics, and mathematical logic. His work explores conceptual frameworks in mathematical practice, indeterminacy as a driver of research innovation, and the intersection of ethics and analytical philosophy. He also investigates how historical figures like Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein shaped modern analytic philosophy.

Recent publications include analyses of mathematical hinges (2021), indeterminacy in mathematical research (2020), and virtue-theoretic approaches to mathematical practice (2022). His teaching emphasizes graduate-level courses in early analytic philosophy, virtue ethics, and mathematical logic, as well as undergraduate ethics, political philosophy, and engineering ethics. He frequently supervises graduate independent studies on diverse topics, from critical theory to set theory.

Scientific Awards: None mentioned.

Advising: Oversees graduate independent studies on topics like Anti-Oedipus, Being and Time, and computability theory, demonstrating a commitment to interdisciplinary and advanced student mentorship.