Carme Isern Mas

Dr. Carme Isern Mas is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) specializing in Moral Philosophy, with dual affiliations in the Department of Philosophy and Social Work. Her research bridges moral psychology and applied ethics, focusing on empathy, moral motivation, and mental health ethics through interdisciplinary methodologies.

• PhD in Human Evolution and Cognition (UIB)
• MA in Philosophy (Florida State University)
• MA in Human Evolution and Cognition (UIB)

Research Themes:

• Moral Psychology: Analyzing accusation mechanisms and folk conceptual structures
• Applied Ethics: Bioethics frameworks and mental health ethical challenges
• Conceptual Engineering: Social movement-informed linguistic reforms
• Cognitive Science: Interventions targeting ethical decision-making

Selected Publications: Spanning 2022-2024, her work explores personhood theory, bioethical interventions, and conceptual frameworks in moral cognition.

Scientific Awards:

• Spanish Ministry of Education's FPU predoctoral fellowship
• Margarita Salas postdoctoral fellowship for academic excellence
• Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral fellowship for research innovation

Teaching Contributions: Directing graduate capstone projects and teaching core ethics courses in both Philosophy and Social Work programs since 2021.

Research Groups: Active member of three interdisciplinary R&D&I units:

• BEATLES (Behavioral Assessment & Treatment Studies)
• EvoCog (Human Evolution & Cognition Research)
• PRAXIS (Practical Philosophy Research)