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James O'Shea is a Professor in the School of Philosophy at University College Dublin (UCD), where he has served as Head of School from 2015–2017. He holds roles as Reviews Editor for the International Journal of Philosophical Studies and Treasurer of the international Irish Philosophical Club.
Education:
- BA, Georgetown University
- MA, University of North Carolina
- PhD, University of North Carolina (1992), supervised by Prof. Jay F. Rosenberg and Prof. Simon Blackburn
Research focuses on systematic issues in Hume and Kant, contemporary analytic philosophy (naturalism, normativity, perceptual epistemology via Sellars, Brandom, McDowell), and American pragmatism. Major publications include monographs on Sellars and Kant, and edited volumes such as Sellars and His Legacy and Kant's Critique of Pure Reason: A Critical Guide.
His work bridges Kantian themes with scientific naturalism, emphasizing the interplay between normative and empirical dimensions of human cognition. Recent articles explore Sellarsian direct realism, Kant's empirical conception of human agency, and the myth of the given.
Key awards include Mellon Foundation-funded Sellars Centenary Conference (2012), UCD President's Fellowship (2010), and multiple seed funding awards for conference participation.
Grants include a National Endowment for the Humanities grant for a seminar on Kant, Hegel, and Sellars (2018–2019). Teaching leadership includes coordinating modules on Hume/Kant, philosophy of mind, and Wittgenstein, with a focus on Socratic pedagogy and interdisciplinary innovation.
Active in academic service, including organizing international conferences and serving on editorial, teaching, and professional committees across UCD and beyond.
