García-Carpintero Manuel

Manuel García-Carpintero is a Professor at the Department of Logic, History and Philosophy of Science, University of Barcelona. His research spans Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Logic, Metaphysics, and Aesthetics, focusing on topics like truth theories, reference, vagueness, and fictional discourse. He has held visiting positions at Stanford University, M.I.T., New York University, and Oxford University.

• Licenciado (≈B.A.) in Philosophy, University of Barcelona (1979)
• Doctor (≈Ph.D.) in Philosophy, University of Barcelona (1988), cum Laude

His research themes include disquotational truth theories, supervaluationism, singular imaginings, and the logic of quotation. He has secured major research grants, including a €2M SDGI Consolider project (2009-2014) and the LOGOS research group (2006-2011).

Scientific awards:

• Distinció de la Generalitat de Catalunya (2002)
• ICREA Acadèmia Prize (2008)
• Honorary Professorship at University of Lisbon (2012-2016)

He has served as Associate Editor for journals like Theoria and Linguistics and Philosophy, reviewed grants for international agencies, and advised 13 doctoral dissertations to highest distinction. His work connects analytic philosophy with linguistic theory and cognitive modeling.