Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright is a renowned Professor of Philosophy at Durham University and holds a part-time position at the University of California, San Diego. She previously served as Professor of Philosophy at the London School of Economics (1991–2012) and Stanford University (1973–1989). She co-directs the Centre for Humanities Engaging Science and Society (CHESS) at Durham. Her work focuses on the philosophy of science, causal inference, evidence-based policy, and the intersection of science with social technology.

• Education: Postdoctoral Fellowships at Cambridge University (1971), Stanford University (PhD, not explicitly stated but implied by career).

Her research emphasizes critical examination of scientific methodologies, particularly in physics and economics, and the application of philosophical insights to policy-making. She has authored over 150 scholarly works and 10 books, addressing topics like causal pluralism and the limitations of evidence-based approaches.

Cartwright’s awards include the Martin R. Lebowitz Prize (2017), MacArthur Fellowship (1993), and multiple honorary fellowships. She has led major grants such as the H2020-K4U project (2015) to enhance policy through social sciences and the ‘Evidence for Use’ initiative (2007) for education policy.