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Neil A. Manson is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy & Religion in the College of Liberal Arts. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Syracuse University (1998) and has taught at Ole Miss for over two decades.
- B.A. in Philosophy, University of Maryland-College Park (1989)
- M.A. in Philosophy, Syracuse University (1998)
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, Syracuse University (1998)
Manson's research centers on the intersection of philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, and metaphysics. His primary focus is on the Design Argument, especially the fine-tuning argument for God's existence. He also explores environmental philosophy and biomedical ethics. His work engages deeply with scientific developments in cosmology and biology, assessing their philosophical and theological implications.
His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with analytic philosophy of religion, metaphysical inquiry, and interdisciplinary dialogue between science and religion. Key themes across his work include divine design, the limits of naturalistic explanation, and the philosophical foundations of religious belief.
- Gifford Fellow in Natural Theology, University of Aberdeen (1999–2001)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Philosophy of Religion, University of Notre Dame (2001–2002)
Manson has authored and edited influential texts in philosophy of religion and metaphysics. He has supervised academic work through editorial leadership and teaching but no specific advisees are listed. He has not been linked to any specific research labs or collaborative teams in the provided text.
