James Scow

James Scow is an Associate Professor in the Department of History and Philosophy at Virginia State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His office is located in Colson Hall, Room 101. He holds a Ph.D., M.Phil., and M.A. in Philosophy from Columbia University (1991, 1980, 1980) and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania (1974).

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Columbia University, 1991
• M.Phil. in Philosophy, Columbia University, 1980
• M.A. in Philosophy, Columbia University, 1980
• A.B. in Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania, 1974

His research and teaching interests focus on the Philosophy of Language and Logic. He has engaged with historical and analytical frameworks, exemplified by his 2014 presentation at the Charles S. Peirce International Centennial Congress addressing Peirce’s solution to the Liar Paradox. This work reflects his broader exploration of logical paradoxes and their philosophical implications within linguistic structures.

Scow has provided interdisciplinary service, including lecturing at the Engineering School at Virginia State University. While no specific grants or student advising records are listed here, his academic contributions emphasize foundational philosophical inquiry and historical engagement with key figures like Peirce.