James Harris could refer to a number of individuals; without a specific context, it's difficult to identify which James Harris you are referring to. In a literary context, James Harris could refer to an academic or writer. However, James Harris is a relatively common name, so there could be authors from various fields with that name. If you're referring to a historical figure, you might mean James Harris (1709–1780), who was an English politician and grammarian, known for his work "Hermes," a philosophical inquiry into language and universal grammar. Without more information, I can't provide a more precise description. Could you provide more context or details about which James Harris you're interested in?