Nora Heinzelmann

Nora Heinzelmann is a Researcher at the Faculty of Philosophy, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), and holds a Faculty Member position at the Universität Heidelberg. She previously studied Philosophy at the University of Cambridge as a Graduate Student. Her primary research focuses on Moral Psychology, Theory of Action, and Philosophy of Mind. She explores intersections between empirical research and normative ethics, particularly regarding decision-making, moral judgments, and rationality.

• Education: Graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge; completed training at LMU Munich and Heidelberg.

Her research investigates topics such as weakness of will, moral luck, and the neural underpinnings of aesthetic and moral judgments. Notable contributions include studies on genetic technologies' ethical implications and the link between confidence and belief extremity. Her work often bridges philosophy with empirical methods, addressing practical applications in policy and ethics.

In her articles, Heinzelmann critically examines coherence theories of rationality, dilemmas in ethical decision-making, and the role of empirical evidence in normative philosophy. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy to analyze moral and cognitive processes.