Nicholas Shea

Professor Nicholas Shea is a philosopher affiliated with the Institute of Philosophy at the University of London. He specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of philosophy of mind, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. His work spans topics like representational content, metacognition, consciousness, and agency across biological and computational systems.

• Education: BA in Mathematics, MA and PhD in Philosophy (Birkbeck and King’s College London), postdoctoral research at Oxford University.

His research integrates empirical findings from cognitive science with philosophical analysis. Recent projects include the ERC-funded Metacognition of Concepts (2016–2021) and collaborations with Oxford University and City University, London.

Key publications examine dual-process cognition, conceptual content, and non-genetic inheritance. His work has been cited over 1,073 times, reflecting his influence in philosophy of science and mind.

• Scientific Awards:
  • European Research Council Consolidator Grant (2016)
  • AHRC Fellowship ('Meaning for the Brain, Meaning for the Person')

He has supervised 6 research students and led projects like Mental Health and Justice (Wellcome Trust 2017–2022) and TeleoLogic (2016–2018). Collaborations include work with Chris Frith and institutions across neuroscience and philosophy.