Centre for Metaphysics and Mind

The Centre for Metaphysics and Mind (CMM) supports excellence in research in theoretical philosophy.

Current research clusters include:

Metaphysics 

Researchers include Darren Bradley, Steven French, Will Gamester, Juha Saatsi, Scott Shalkowski, Helen Steward, Robert Williams.

Philosophy of mind, perception and action

Researchers include Darren Bradley, Jamie Dow, Edward Elliott, Daniel Elstein, Will Gamester, Jessica Keiser, Heather Logue, Lea Salje, Helen Steward, Robert Williams.

Epistemology (including formal epistemology)

 Researchers include Darren Bradley, Edward Elliott, Heather Logue, Robert Williams, Jack Woods.

Philosophy of language 

Researchers include Edward Elliott, Daniel Elstein, Will Gamester, Jessica Keiser, Lea Salje, Pekka Vayrynen, Robert Williams, Jack Woods.

Philosophical and Mathematical logic

Researchers include Thomas Brouwer, Will Gamester, Simon Hewitt, Scott Shalkowski, Robert Williams and Jack Woods. We maintain close ties with the logic group in the School of Mathematics, including in particular Nicola Gambino, Michael Rathjen, and Peter Schuster.  

We work closely with other research centres at the University in areas of overlapping interest, such as the Metaphysics and Epistemology of Religion (with Centre for Philosophy of Religion) and the Metaphysics and Epistemology of Science and Mathematics (with Centre for History and Philosophy of Science).

Explore our projects and learn more about our past and present research activity.

Contact

For further information about the Centre, including postgraduate supervision, please contact Centre Director Jack Woods.

People

Explore our profiles for more information about our academic team.