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Stephen Laurence is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities, where he has been teaching since February 2000. He also serves as Director of the Hang Seng Centre for Cognitive Studies. Previously, he taught at the University of Manchester, Hampshire College, London School of Economics, and the University of Hull.
Laurence earned his PhD from Rutgers University and has established himself as a leading scholar in the philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, and cognitive science. His research primarily focuses on the nature of concepts, the nativism/empiricism debate, and philosophical methodology.
Laurence's work demonstrates a consistent focus on conceptual structure, cognitive architecture, and the origins of human knowledge. His research spans theoretical philosophy, empirical cognitive science, and cross-cultural studies, revealing an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the human mind. He has made significant contributions to debates about domain specificity, moral judgment across cultures, and the relationship between neural plasticity and concept nativism.
His recent publications show a continued engagement with foundational questions in cognitive science while expanding into cross-cultural empirical research. Laurence's work often bridges philosophical theory with empirical findings from psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience, demonstrating the value of interdisciplinary approaches to understanding cognition.
Laurence has directed major research projects including the AHRC Culture and the Mind Project (2006-2012) and the AHRB Innateness and the Structure of the Mind Project (2001-2004). These projects reflect his commitment to exploring the intersection of philosophical theory and empirical research in cognitive science.
As Director of the Hang Seng Centre for Cognitive Studies, Laurence oversees an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to advancing our understanding of cognitive phenomena through collaborative research across multiple disciplines.
