Conrad Heilmann

Prof. Conrad Heilmann is a Full Professor in the Erasmus School of Philosophy at Erasmus University Rotterdam, co-director of the Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE), and a member of the core team for the 'Dynamics of Inclusive Prosperity' initiative. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the London School of Economics (LSE) and degrees in Economics, Political Science, and Philosophy of Social Science. His research focuses on fairness, behavioral economics, discounting, and measurement, with broader interests in philosophy of science and moral philosophy. Recent work includes groundbreaking studies on fairness frameworks in economics and the epistemological foundations of financial models. He collaborates internationally, notably with LSE’s Choice Group and CPNSS. His contributions bridge philosophy and economics, addressing topics like model evaluation in financial economics and the ethical dimensions of economic theory.

• Education:
• PhD in Philosophy, London School of Economics (LSE)
• Masters in Political Science, IEP Lille
• Bachelor in Economics, Hamburg University

His research outputs emphasize interdisciplinary rigor, with recent articles exploring fairness axioms (Economics and Philosophy), contextualist model evaluation in finance, and the philosophical implications of financial economics as a scientific discipline. He has delivered over 30 academic talks globally on topics ranging from fairness in healthcare to the ethics of refugee crisis management. His work frequently intersects with practical policy issues, such as proportional representation and duty in global contexts.