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Tim Crane is a Professor of Philosophy at the Central European University (CEU) in Vienna and serves as Pro-Rector. He has held prominent positions, including Knightbridge Professor at the University of Cambridge (2009–2017), Founding Director of the Institute of Philosophy at the University of London (2005–2008), and Professor at University College London (UCL) (2002–2009). His work bridges philosophy of mind, metaphysics, and philosophy of psychology.
- BA, University of Durham (1984)
- MA, University of York (1985)
- PhD, University of Cambridge (1989)
Crane’s research explores intentionality, non-conceptual content, and challenges to physicalism. He has also contributed to debates on academic publishing ethics, peer review, and AI ethics. His recent publications focus on belief theory, implicit cognition, and the intersection of philosophy with cognitive science and religion.
- Annual Prize of the Italian Society for Neuroethics and Philosophy of Neuroscience (2015)
- President of the Aristotelian Society (2016–2017)
- Armenson Award for Philosophy (2021)
Crane directs the FWF Cluster of Excellence Knowledge in Crisis at CEU and has been a key figure in establishing the Institute of Philosophy in London. His critical writings, such as The Mechanical Mind and Elements of Mind, remain widely cited and translated.
