Leslie Miller

Leslie Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Colorado Mesa University, within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He teaches a wide range of philosophy courses including Critical Thinking, Ethics, Logic, and Major Thinkers, and is a certified philosophical practitioner with a strong commitment to student-centered, reflective education.

• PhD, Philosophy – The Claremont Graduate University
• MA, Philosophy – The Claremont Graduate University
• BA, Liberal Arts (Humanities) – Mesa State College
• APPA Philosophical Practitioner Certification

Miller's research and teaching emphasize metacognition, mindfulness, and philosophical practice as tools for personal and intellectual development. He integrates techniques such as motivational interviewing and "lizard brain taming" to help students recognize and overcome cognitive barriers. His pedagogy encourages students to examine their beliefs and values directly, making philosophy personally transformative rather than abstract.

His recent scholarly work focuses on philosophical practice in education, Heideggerian ontology, and the ethics of intellectual property. The publications include critical reviews and conference papers that explore mindfulness in teaching, social ontology, and trauma-informed philosophy. A recurring theme is the application of philosophy to real-life cognitive and emotional challenges, bridging theory and practice.

Leslie Miller serves as the reviews editor for Philosophical Practice, the journal of the American Philosophical Practitioners' Association. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his editorial role and conference presentations reflect professional recognition.

He actively mentors students through his courses and philosophical practice, though no named advisees are listed. He has secured engagement through grants or projects involving public philosophy, performance art, and interdisciplinary collaborations. His work with the Second Front Performance Group demonstrates an innovative fusion of philosophy and digital art.

Miller is involved in creative philosophical performance projects such as Life, Love, and Death and Fluxus is dead (?), often exploring existential themes through mixed reality and virtual environments. These performances form part of his broader mission to bring philosophical inquiry into public and experiential spaces beyond the traditional classroom.