J Adam Carter

Professor J Adam Carter is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Theology & Religion within the College of Arts. His research focuses on epistemology, particularly virtue epistemology, knowledge-how, and the epistemology of AI and social epistemology. He leads a major ERC Advanced Grant project (KNOW-HOW, 2025-2030) exploring theoretical frameworks for understanding practical knowledge. Carter has authored influential books including *Autonomous Knowledge* (Oxford UP, 2022) and *This is Epistemology* (Wiley, 2021). His work bridges philosophy with cognitive science and technology ethics, addressing topics like epistemic autonomy, extended cognition, and AI's impact on knowledge acquisition.

Research Interests: Epistemology, virtue epistemology, knowledge-how, AI ethics, social epistemology, philosophy of mind, and ethics of cognitive enhancement. His ERC project challenges traditional boundaries between theoretical and practical knowledge, proposing a unified framework for understanding intelligent behavior across biological and artificial systems.

Key Contributions: Over 176 publications, including peer-reviewed articles in *Mind*, *Philosophical Studies*, and *Synthese*. His work on extended cognition and epistemic circularity has influenced debates in both analytic and continental philosophy. The KNOW-HOW grant ensures sustained impact in redefining epistemological foundations for future AI research.

Awards and Grants: ERC Advanced Grant (2025-2030), multiple book contracts with top academic publishers, and recognition as a leading voice in contemporary epistemology.

Advising and Collaboration: Oversees a research team focused on group polarization and epistemic autonomy. Collaborates globally on projects like technologically scaffolded cognition and the ethics of cognitive enhancement. Frequently publishes with scholars such as Fernando Broncano-Berrocal and Tim Kearl.