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Jessica BrownView profile

Professor

• Epistemology
• Moral Responsibility
• Philosophical Methodology
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Jessica Brown is a Professor at the University of St Andrews within the School of Philosophical, Anthropological & Film Studies . Her work bridges epistemology, moral responsibility, and philosophical methodology, with a focus on both individual and collective epistemic practices. Institution: University of St Andrews School: Philosophical, Anthropological & Film Studies Research Outputs: 52 Research Overview Prof Brown's research spans three core domains: (1) Epistemology – examining evidence, knowledge transmission, fallibilism vs. infallibilism, contextualism, and norms of assertion; (2) Moral/Epicemic Responsibility – analyzing blame attribution for beliefs and actions at individual and group levels; (3) Philosophical Methodology – critiquing the role of intuitions, thought experiments, and ordinary language in philosophical inquiry, while addressing scepticism about the discipline's validity. Publication Trends Her articles reflect evolving focus from foundational epistemological concepts (2013-2018) to collective epistemic responsibility (2020-2023). Topics include group motivation, epistemic blame, and fallibilist frameworks, often intersecting with social philosophy and philosophical psychology. Scientific Recognition Fellow, Royal Society of Edinburgh (2018) Mentorship & Funding Supervised: 14 postgraduate students/researchers Major Grants: Leverhulme Trust Fellowship, Royal Society of Edinburgh Workshop Award, AHRC Standard Projects

Michael SmithView profile

Professor

• Ethics
• Moral Psychology
• Philosophy of Mind
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Michael Smith is the McCosh Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. He holds a DPhil from Oxford University (1989) and has been a faculty member since 2004, previously at the Australian National University. His research focuses on ethics, moral psychology, philosophy of mind, political philosophy, and philosophy of law. Smith’s work integrates constitutivist theories of practical reason with analyses of moral agency. He has contributed to debates on moral rationalism, the nature of reasons for action, and the relationship between rationality and normativity. Education: MA, Monash University (1980); BPhil (1983), DPhil (1989), University of Oxford Smith’s scholarship emphasizes the interplay between ethical theory and psychological explanations of agency. Recent publications explore topics like carbon capture technologies, cultural clashes in moral reasoning, and probabilistic forecasting in oceanography. His philosophical contributions address foundational questions in meta-ethics, including the ‘moral problem’ and the implications of constitutivism for normative frameworks. He advises on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of philosophy and emerging technologies. Notable research trends include applying philosophical analysis to environmental ethics and developing frameworks for resolving moral dilemmas through rational agency models. His work often bridges analytic philosophy with empirical inquiries in psychology and social science.

Eero VaaraView profile

Professor

• Strategic Change
• Institutional Change
• Organizational Theory
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Professor Eero Vaara, currently at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, is a globally recognized expert in organizational theory, strategic change, and institutional dynamics. With 39 publications in Financial Times top 50 journals between 2008-2022, his work explores historical perspectives, discursive processes, and paradoxes in organizational transformations. Affiliation: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Research Focus: Strategic change, institutional work, narrative theory, and historical embeddedness Eero’s research bridges macro-institutional and micro-practice approaches, emphasizing how unmaterialized decisions, discursive struggles, and temporal dynamics shape organizational trajectories. His work spans multinational corporations, public sector governance, and extreme contexts, with a growing interest in historical analysis and critical discourse studies. His recent publications highlight themes such as strategy-as-practice , national identity , and temporal intentionality . Articles like Near-histories and strategy emergence and Discursive legitimation demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach combining institutional theory, paradox theory, and narrative analysis. Scientific Awards: Academy of Management fellowship Ranked 11th most published management scholar in FT top 50 journals (2008-2022) Eero’s collaborative research style and resilience in the publication process have led to influential contributions in strategic management and organizational studies. His colleague Eric Zhao notes that his work “opens up new ways of thinking about organizations, strategy, and change,” reflecting Oxford Saïd’s commitment to research excellence.

David PeetersView profile

Associate Professor

• Multimodal Communication
• Multilingualism
• Bilingualism
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David Peeters is an Associate Professor at Tilburg University's Department of Communication and Cognition, part of the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. His research focuses on multimodal communication, multilingualism, and digital communication, leveraging immersive virtual reality (VR) technologies combined with EEG, eye-tracking, and fMRI. He explores neurobiological underpinnings of language, including neuropragmatics, non-verbal communication, and multilingualism. His work is supported by grants such as the NWO Veni and Tilburg University Fund. Peeters teaches courses on virtual reality, language psychology, and digital literature integration in education. He is a Research Fellow at the Donders Institute and President of the Tilburg Young Academy. Key research interests include the role of gesture and iconicity in second language acquisition, bilingual language switching in immersive environments, and the impact of dataism on academic publishing. He collaborates with libraries and schools to integrate digital literature into curricula and public collections. His scientific awards include the NWO Veni Grant and a Fellowship from the International Max Planck Research School for Language Sciences. His research bridges cognitive science, linguistics, and technology, emphasizing ecologically valid experimental paradigms.

Christian ListView profile

Professor

• Philosophy
• Decision Theory
• Social Choice Theory
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Christian List is a Professor of Philosophy and Decision Theory at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich) and Co-Director of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP). He holds concurrent visiting professorships at the London School of Economics (LSE) and has held prestigious positions globally, including at Harvard Law School and Princeton University. His work bridges philosophy with social sciences, focusing on decision theory, free will, consciousness, and group agency. Education: D.Phil. in Politics (Oxford, 2001), M.Phil. and B.A. in Mathematics & Philosophy (Oxford). Key roles include Fellow of the British Academy and Member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences. Research interests span metaphysical questions (free will, consciousness), formal methods in decision theory, and the philosophy of the social sciences. His monograph Why Free Will is Real (2019) is a landmark work. Recent articles explore AI ethics, probability aggregation, and consciousness theories. Scientific awards include the Joseph B. Gittler Award (2020) and the Social Choice and Welfare Prize (2010). He has edited major journals like Economics and Philosophy and contributed to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy . His advisory and editorial work spans multiple disciplines, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to philosophy and social science.

Richard HoltonView profile

Professor

• Moral Philosophy
• Philosophy of Mind
• Free Will
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Professor Richard Holton is a Fellow and Director of Studies in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. His work spans moral philosophy, philosophy of mind, and epistemology, with a focus on agency, responsibility, and trust. His recent research examines mental effort, akrasia (weakness of will), and ethical decision-making in pandemic contexts. Publications highlight interdisciplinary connections between philosophy, psychology, and medical ethics. While his articles address causation, self-deception, and linguistic frameworks, no explicit scientific awards or student advisement records are documented in the provided materials.

Urs FischbacherView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Game Theory
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Prof. Dr. Urs Fischbacher is a full-time Professor at the Department of Economics at the University of Konstanz, holding the Chair of Behavioral Economics. He is also affiliated with the Thurgau Institute of Economics in Switzerland. Research Focus: Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics, Game Theory, Social Preferences, Public Goods, Trust and Cooperation, Decision-Making under Stress, and Neuroeconomics. Key Projects: Evaluation of educational interventions in Colombia, analysis of leadership selection in inequality perception, and studies on social pension targeting in Bangladesh. Academic Contributions: His recent articles focus on super-additive cooperation mechanisms, responsibility attribution in decision chains, stress-induced prosociality, and diversity policy impacts. Work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with psychologists and neuroscientists. Contact: Based at the University of Konstanz (Room F315) and Thurgau Institute of Economics. Office hours require appointment via email.

Christian ListView profile

Professor

• Decision-making
• Individual and collective choice
• Preference and judgment aggregation
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Christian List is Professor of Philosophy and Decision Theory at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where he serves as Co-Director of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP). Previously, he was Professor of Philosophy and Political Science at the London School of Economics until 2020. His work bridges philosophy, economics, and political science with a particular focus on individual and collective decision-making and the nature of intentional agency. Professor List's research spans multiple interconnected domains: theories of individual and collective choice (particularly social choice theory and judgment aggregation), free will and consciousness, the philosophy of mind and action, and the foundations of the social sciences. His work on group agency, developed in his influential book Group Agency with Philip Pettit, has reshaped debates about corporate entities and collective intentionality. His more recent work on free will, culminating in his book Why Free Will is Real , presents a scientifically grounded defense of free will against reductionist skepticism. His recent publications reveal a sophisticated integration of formal methods with deep philosophical questions, particularly regarding consciousness, probability aggregation, and the relationship between different levels of explanation. List's work consistently demonstrates how mathematical precision can illuminate fundamental philosophical problems while maintaining relevance to broader social and scientific contexts. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Elected Fellow of the British Academy (2014) Member of Academia Europaea (2023) Member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2022) Joseph B. Gittler Award from the American Philosophical Association (2020) Philip Leverhulme Prize in Philosophy (2007) 5th Social Choice and Welfare Prize (2010) List has supervised numerous PhD students and early-career researchers, many of whom have gone on to prominent positions in philosophy and related fields. His collaborative work with Franz Dietrich on judgment aggregation has been particularly influential. As Co-Director of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, he has secured substantial research funding and established MCMP as a leading international hub for formal and mathematical approaches to philosophical problems. Through the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, List leads a vibrant research community that brings together philosophers, economists, political scientists, and mathematicians to tackle foundational questions using rigorous formal methods. The center hosts regular workshops, seminars, and visiting scholars, creating a dynamic intellectual environment that bridges disciplinary boundaries.

Thomas SzantoView profile

Professor

• Political Philosophy
• Social Philosophy
• Political Phenomenology
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Prof. Thomas Szanto is a Professor of European Political Philosophy at Europa-Universität Flensburg since 2024. He holds a dual affiliation as Recurrent Visiting Professor at the Center for Subjectivity Research (University of Copenhagen). His research bridges social/political philosophy with phenomenology and emotion theory, focusing on normative political emotions, collective agency, and epistemic justice. He earned his PhD (2010) and MA (2004) from the University of Vienna. Affiliations: Europa-Universität Flensburg, University of Copenhagen (CFS), Carlsberg Foundation Project "Who are We?" Education: PhD in Philosophy (University of Vienna, 2010), MA in Philosophy (University of Vienna, 2004) Research Interests: Political emotions (hatred, solidarity), collective intentionality, critical phenomenology, climate change ethics, feminist epistemology, group agency dynamics. His work combines continental and analytical approaches, engaging social science findings from sociology, political psychology, and social movements research. Grants & Projects: Led FWF-funded project "Antagonistic Political Emotions" (€386k), Marie Curie Fellowship (SHARE project, €212k). Current projects include collaboration on group-based affective mechanisms and political cohesion. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of Emotion Review , Editorial Board member of Philosophy and Society . Reviewed for 70+ journals including Mind and ERC. Key Contributions: Pioneered analysis of epistemically exploitative bullshit (2023), developed taxonomy of political resentment types (2024), authored monograph Bewusstsein, Intentionalität und mentale Repräsentation (2012). Supervised 6+ doctoral theses across European institutions.

Michael WilbyView profile

Associate Professor

• Philosophy of Mind
• Collective Intentionality
• Joint Attention
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Michael Wilby is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), based in Cambridge. He serves as Course Director for ARU's BA (Hons) Philosophy and Philosophy and English Literature programs. His academic affiliations include membership in the International Society of Social Ontology, ARU’s Advanced Computing Research Centre, and the AI in Learning, Teaching and Assessment Group. Wilby holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of York (2008), an MA from the University of Bristol, a BA (Hons) from the University of Sheffield, and a PGCert in Higher Education from ARU. His research focuses on philosophy of mind, collective intentionality, joint attention, and the philosophy of artificial intelligence, with recent work exploring ethical dimensions of AI and the concept of evil. He has supervised multiple PhD students and teaches interdisciplinary modules on AI ethics, consciousness, and epistemology. His research interests span social ontology, hinge epistemology, and the intersection of philosophy with developmental psychology and technology. Recent presentations include talks on AI ethics at conferences in Helsinki, Lisbon, and Cambridge. He has engaged with media platforms such as ABC Radio National and The Conversation, discussing topics like common knowledge and philosophical approaches to climate change. Wilby’s publications include articles in journals like Topoi , International Journal of Philosophical Studies , and Philosophical Psychology , as well as contributions to edited volumes on AI, social robotics, and philosophical methodology. His work bridges traditional philosophical inquiry with contemporary issues in technology and ethics.

Gabriel ReichView profile

Professor

• Historical Consciousness
• Civil War Memory
• History Education
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Dr. Gabriel Reich is Professor of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education. A former NYC public school teacher, his research examines historical consciousness, Civil War memory, and the intersection of race and history education. He received VCU's Charles P. Ruch Teaching Excellence Award (2021) and Distinguished Scholarship Award (2019). Research Focus: Dr. Reich investigates how cultural tools like monuments, standards, and teaching practices shape historical understanding. His current project analyzes Virginians' collective memories of the Civil War and emancipation, funded by the Spencer Foundation. Educational Impact: His book 'A Single Garment' explores strategies for creating intentionally diverse schools that benefit all students, synthesizing decades of desegregation research.

Lisa RegazzoniView profile

Professor

• Philosophy and Theory of History
• History of Science of History
• Material Culture Research
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Professor Lisa Regazzoni serves as Professor of Theory of History at Bielefeld University within the Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology. She directs the Center for Theories in Historical Research and is a member of the Executive Board of the Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology. Her academic leadership extends to multiple roles including Speaker for History: Politics - Image - Art and membership in Historical Cultures research groups. Regazzoni completed her academic education with a Magister Artium in Philosophy from the University of Bologna (1998), followed by doctoral studies in Philosophy at the University of Potsdam (2006), and habilitation in Modern History at Goethe University (2020). Her educational background spans philosophy and modern history across Italian and German institutions, reflecting her transnational scholarly perspective. Her research focuses on the intersection of history, temporality, and materiality, developing what she terms a 'critique of historical materiality.' Regazzoni explores how scholars construct knowledge through material and immaterial sources, particularly examining 18th and 19th century French historical research. Her concept of 'unwritten pasts' addresses methodological limitations in historical reconstruction, while her work on 'monument episteme' investigates how objects function as historical testimony. She has pioneered research on the Reinhart Koselleck Figure Collection, examining how material objects contribute to historical understanding beyond textual sources. Regazzoni's publication trajectory reveals a sophisticated evolution from literary catalog studies to contemporary investigations of historical materiality. Her recent work demonstrates increasing engagement with object-oriented ontology and the epistemic potential of material culture in historical research. The recurring themes across her publications include the relationship between visual evidence and historical knowledge, the transformation of historical methodology, and the theoretical implications of material objects in historical practice. Momentum funding from Volkswagen Foundation (2025) for 'Towards a Material-Oriented Theory of History' (€935,000 over 48 months) Nominated for the 1822 university prize for excellence in teaching at Goethe University (2014) As academic coordinator of the International Graduate School on Political Communication and director of the Center for Theories in Historical Research, Regazzoni has secured significant research funding and fostered interdisciplinary collaboration. She co-founded the Theory-Oriented Object Laboratory (TOOL) with Lara Keuck, creating innovative spaces for material-based historical inquiry. Her leadership extends to the 'Denkraum Theorie' study group, which facilitates theoretical exchange among humanities scholars. Regazzoni directs the Reinhart Koselleck Figure Collection at Bielefeld University, transforming the historian's personal artifact collection into a research laboratory for historical materiality. Through the Theory-Oriented Object Laboratory (TOOL), she has created interdisciplinary spaces where material objects become catalysts for theoretical reflection on history and medical knowledge. Her leadership in the 'Denkraum Theorie' study group fosters theoretical exchange across disciplines, while her digital humanities work maintains the online platform for Goethe University collections.

Molly Brigid McGrathView profile

Professor

• Phenomenology
• Political Philosophy
• Ethics
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Molly Brigid McGrath serves as Professor of Philosophy at Assumption University and Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence within the D’Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her academic leadership extends across philosophy pedagogy and institutional faculty development initiatives. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America (2007) M.A. in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America (2003) B.A. in Political Economy and Philosophy, Mount St. Mary’s College (1999) McGrath’s research centers on phenomenological investigations of personhood and culture through Husserl and Sokolowski, alongside critical analyses of political concepts in Aristotle and Montesquieu. Her work interrogates corruption in democratic systems, the philosophical underpinnings of liberal education, and ethical frameworks in film criticism. This dual focus manifests in rigorous scholarly publications and accessible public intellectual commentary. Analysis of her 14 peer-reviewed articles (2009-2017) reveals consistent engagement with continental philosophy’s application to socio-political structures. Key trajectories include phenomenological deconstructions of institutional reality, Aristotelian critiques of modern political economy, and Sokolowskian explorations of truth and personhood—all converging on questions of cultural integrity and moral responsibility. No formal scientific awards are documented in available records. As an educator, McGrath mentors students through diverse philosophy courses ranging from introductory ethics to advanced phenomenology seminars. Her directed studies program supports undergraduate research in 20th-century continental philosophy, liberal education theory, and Husserl’s Cartesian Meditations, reflecting her commitment to cultivating philosophical rigor in emerging scholars. Her directorship of the Center for Teaching Excellence represents a significant institutional contribution, where she advances pedagogical innovation across Assumption University’s academic divisions through faculty workshops and curriculum development initiatives.

Robert D. RupertView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Mind
• Cognitive Science
• Philosophy of Cognitive Science
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Robert D. Rupert is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Colorado Boulder, within the College of Arts and Sciences. He is also Co-Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal for the Philosophy of Science , a Fellow of the Institute of Cognitive Science at CU-Boulder, and a member of the Committee for the History and Philosophy of Science. Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996 Robert Rupert's research lies at the intersection of philosophy of mind, cognitive science, metaphysics, and epistemology. His primary interests include mental representation, cognitive architecture, situated and extended cognition, group cognition, and the philosophical foundations of cognitive science. He critically examines the boundaries of the mind, the nature of concepts, and the role of embodiment and environment in cognition. His work often challenges traditional internalist views by advocating for more integrated, dynamic models of mind. His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with predictive processing, self-modeling, enactivism, and the epistemic status of subpersonal processes. Themes across his work include the rejection of strict personal/subpersonal divides, the critique of group-level cognition, and the exploration of how cognitive systems extend into the environment. His research combines conceptual rigor with sensitivity to empirical findings in psychology and neuroscience. Robert Rupert has received several prestigious awards and fellowships, including: National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for College Teachers NEH Summer Research Stipend CU Provost's Faculty Achievement Award Kayden Book Award Fellow, Institute of Cognitive Science, CU-Boulder He has held visiting research positions at the University of Edinburgh, the Australian National University, and Ruhr-Universität Bochum. While no formal list of advisees or grants is provided, his editorial role and sustained publication record indicate significant influence and mentorship in the field. He has contributed to major debates in philosophy of mind and cognitive science through both original research and critical reviews. Rupert is affiliated with CU-Boulder’s Institute of Cognitive Science and contributes to interdisciplinary research through this institute. His work bridges philosophy and cognitive science, fostering collaboration across departments and institutions.

Ralph E. ShainView profile

Associate Professor

• Contemporary French and German philosophy
• Continental philosophy
• Critical theory
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Dr. Ralph E. Shain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Philosophy at Missouri State University within the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. He specializes in contemporary French and German philosophy, with a focus on thinkers such as Walter Benjamin, Jacques Derrida, and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. His research spans topics in metaphilosophy, temporal theory, and cultural critique. His contact email is RShain@MissouriState.edu. PhD in Philosophy (1994), Northwestern University Shain's research engages with key themes in continental philosophy, including deconstruction, epistemological pluralism, and the philosophy of language. He has published extensively on Derrida's engagement with Husserl and Wittgenstein, Benjamin's cultural theories, and metaphysical questions regarding time and being. His work often bridges analytic and continental traditions while exploring intersections with ethics and social theory. Recent publications examine Derrida's interpretations of Husserl's phenomenology, temporal traces in continental thought, and the metaphilosophical implications of pluralism. Earlier works analyze historical underdetermination skepticism, recognition theory, and Native American philosophical perspectives on history. No scientific awards or honors are mentioned in the provided text. Similarly, no information about advisees, grants, or laboratory affiliations is available.