Javad Taheri

Javad Taheri is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society and the University College Groningen. His primary role is in the Department of Christianity and the History of Ideas, focusing on philosophy of religion, religious language, and comparative theology. He holds a PhD from the University of Groningen (2024) and has contributed to interdisciplinary research in Islamic philosophy, cognitive science of religion, and inter-religious dialogue. His work bridges traditions like Shi’a theology and Western philosophical frameworks, particularly through the lens of David Burrell’s neo-Wittgensteinian approach.

Research interests include the semantics of religious language, the analogia entis, and the conceptual foundations of inter-religious understanding. Notable works include a thesis on Ṭabāṭabāʾī’s theology and collaborative studies on Wittgenstein’s relevance to religious disagreement. He has published in venues like Religions and International Journal of Philosophy and Theology, addressing topics from AI ethics to embodied morality. His recent projects explore emerging spiritualties in Iran and the role of conventions (i’tibariat) in religious diversity.