Philip James (1890–1975) was an American composer, conductor and music educator.

Philip James may also refer to: Philip James (nutritionist) (1938–2023), British researcher in nutrition Philip J. K. James (born 1978), British entrepreneur, adventurer and CEO of Penrose Hill Philip Seaforth James (1914–2001), barrister, academic, author and soldier Phil Nyokai James (born 1954), teacher, performer and avant-garde composer

See also James (surname)