Marta Halina

Marta Halina is a University Lecturer in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on nonhuman animal mindreading and intelligence, exploring topics such as comparative psychology, animal cognition, and the philosophical implications of animal consciousness.

Her work bridges philosophy, biology, and ecology, addressing methodological challenges in scientific research and debates over mechanistic explanation. She has published in journals like Biology & Philosophy and PloS one, examining issues ranging from pseudo-null hypotheses in ecology to the evolutionary origins of general intelligence.

Halina’s publications also engage with interdisciplinary themes, such as the philosophical analysis of animal minds through case studies of octopuses and apes. Her research underscores the importance of cross-disciplinary dialogue in understanding both biological and cognitive phenomena.