Rasmus Grønfeldt Winther

Rasmus Grønfeldt Winther is Professor of Humanities at University of California, Santa Cruz, and Affiliate Professor of Transformative Science in the GeoGenetics Section of Globe Institute at University of Copenhagen. His academic career bridges philosophy of science, cartography, and population genetics, with significant contributions to understanding how scientific representations shape our worldview.

His research interests span multiple interconnected domains. Winther explores the philosophical dimensions of maps as representations, examining how cartographic practices influence scientific thinking across disciplines from genetics to environmental science. His work on race and population genetics critically engages with Lewontin's landmark 1972 paper and its contemporary implications for understanding human genetic variation. Additionally, he investigates the relationship between scientific models and reality, with particular attention to abstraction practices and their epistemic consequences.

Winther's scholarly output shows significant thematic continuity while expanding into new domains. His publications reveal consistent engagement with representation, modeling, and the philosophical implications of scientific practices. Recent work demonstrates increasing attention to environmental and climate science, alongside ongoing exploration of cartographic thinking in scientific contexts. His publications in both philosophy journals and interdisciplinary venues reflect the integrative nature of his research approach.

• Author of When Maps Become the World (University of Chicago Press, 2020)
• Author of Our Genes: A Philosophical Perspective on Human Evolutionary Genomics (Cambridge University Press, 2022)
• Co-editor of Remapping Race in a Global Context (Routledge, 2022)

As an educator and researcher, Winther maintains active engagement with both academic and broader public audiences through lectures, interviews, and media appearances. His work connects technical philosophical analysis with pressing contemporary issues regarding scientific representation, environmental understanding, and the social implications of genomic research.