Nicholas Hughes

Nicholas Hughes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas at the University of Oslo, part of the Faculty of Humanities. He holds positions in theoretical philosophy and is affiliated with the Oslo Mind, Language and Epistemology Network. His research focuses on epistemology, ethics, and the intersections of philosophy with cognitive psychology and action theory.

Academic Background

• 2023–present: Associate Professor, University of Oslo
• 2023–2023: Senior Lecturer, University of Gothenburg
• 2019–2023: Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, University of Oxford
• 2018–2019: Junior Research Fellow, Durham University

Research Interests

His work examines normative guidance, 'ought-implies-can' principles, and the role of knowledge in rationality. Recent projects include studies on epistemic dilemmas (conflicting epistemic requirements) and non-ideal epistemic rationality. He bridges philosophical inquiry with cognitive science to explore how human cognition interacts with ethical and epistemic norms.

Awards & Fellowships

• Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2019–2023)
• IRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2016–2018)

Professional Activities

No grants or advising details are explicitly listed, though his research collaborations are implied through his network affiliations. His personal website (nickhowellhughes.com) serves as a hub for his scholarly work and publications.