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Dr. James Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Durham University. He holds multiple administrative roles including DPGR, JH Arts (A&H JH Programmes) advisor, Exam Board Representative, PGR Placement Officer, and Director of the Research Cluster on Mind, Language & Metaphysics. Prior to his position at Durham, he held teaching-focused roles at Nottingham University and Trinity College Dublin.
Dr. Miller's research primarily focuses on metaphysics and formal ontology, the philosophy of language and linguistics, and metaphilosophy. He has a strong interest in the history of analytic philosophy, particularly the work of Rudolf Carnap, and has written extensively on the philosophy of EJ Lowe. His current research examines issues in the metaphysics of language (especially the ontology of words) and metametaphysics.
Dr. Miller has published a monograph titled 'Metaphysical Realism and Anti-realism' as part of the Cambridge Elements in Metaphysics series (2022), and has edited two significant volumes: 'The Routledge Handbook of Metametaphysics' (2020) and 'The Language of Ontology' (2021). His publication record shows a consistent focus on the ontology of words, metaphysical realism, and the methodology of metaphysics, with recent work exploring topics like word individuation, linguistic kinds, the metaphysics of puns, and hyperintensionality in ontological categories.
As a dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Miller supervises PhD students working on topics in metaphysics, ontology, philosophy of language, and philosophy of linguistics. His current supervisees include Felipe Zarate, Safia Bano, and Shaoyu Han. He has taught a wide range of courses including philosophy of science, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, early modern philosophy, history of analytic philosophy, logic, epistemology, ethics, meta-ethics, and philosophy of religion.
Dr. Miller serves as Director of the Research Cluster on Mind, Language & Metaphysics at Durham University, providing leadership and fostering collaborative research in these areas. He is an active contributor to the philosophical community through his publications, editorial work, and participation in academic discourse.
