Distinguished Research Professor - Department of Philosophy Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor - Ancient Philosophy, German Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Metaphysics Edward Halper, Distinguished Research Professor and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, (Ph.D. University of Toronto) is interested in the classical problems of metaphysics. Much of his work has been on ancient philosophy (he has just completed a three volume study of Aristotle's Metaphysics), but he also works on nineteenth century German philosophy (especially Hegel), medieval philosophy, and metaphysics. Halper came to UGA in 1984. He was named Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor in 2006 and Distinguished Research Professor in 2012. View a lecture by Dr. Halper on Aristotle's Metaphysics Read an interview with Dr. Halper
